Malaysian minister panned for calling MH370 tragedy 'a blessing in disguise'

The authorities leading the search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 have made another embarrassing public relations blunder after calling the tragedy a 'blessing in disguise'.
 

#MH370 is a blessing in disguise for all of us. I understand now the beauty of unity, the sweetness of having each other. @HishammuddinH2O

— Ismail Amsyar (@IsmailAmsyar) April 2, 2014

Malaysia's Defence and Acting Transport Minister Hishammuddin Hussein shocked followers on Twitter when he agreed with someone who suggested there was a bright side to the disaster.

According to news.com.au, Kuala Lumpur-based journalist Ismail Amsyar called MH370 a blessing in disguise on Twitter.

Amsyar added that now he understood the beauty of unity, the sweetness of having each other.

Six minutes later Hussein replied that Amsyar was right, adding that MH370 was a blessing in disguise for everyone.

Hussein said he too now understood the beauty of unity, and sweetness of having each other.

Followers quickly questioned the appropriateness of the tweet.

@zachariemarcus once again, I apologise for the tweet I've sent. It wasn't meant to be insensitive. if the families hurt, so do i.

— Ismail Amsyar (@IsmailAmsyar) April 2, 2014

According to the report, Alan Cook tweeted, saying the families will be not be happy to read.

Hj Azman HMZ also quickly responded: "@HishammuddinH2O @IsmailAmsyarSorry. I beg to differ with max consideratn & respect to the families. MH370 can't be a blessing!"