SAD MEMORIES INDEED
I just saw this thread and it brings sad memories for me.
I was one of the last controllers to speak with the aircraft on that fateful night after departure from Penang. As the Butterworth Approach controller I took the transfer from Penang tower and then handed it to Lumpur Control abeam Ipoh. As it was the last aircraft for the night I closed watch and headed home.
With distress next day I read the morning papers with the terrible news.
Sad memories indeed and I join with others in offering condolences to the families. I am now able to put a name and some background to a familiar voice from my first working period in Malaysia.
MJG