Outpour of emotions from relatives, friends on Twitter

#MH370 or #prayforMH370 has been trending worldwide since the news of the Boeing 777-MH370 en route to Beijing, China from Kuala Lumpur, disappeared last night.

Family members of crew members and passengers on board have also been pouring out their emotions on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, among thousands of social media users – all hoping for the safe return of everyone on board the Boeing 777-MH370 aircarft.

@Gorgxous_ said that her father, Andrew Nari is the chief steward on MH370.

Ya Tuhan... Berita Awani baru je keluarkan gambar daddy saya. Ya Tuhan.. :'(
— . (@Gorgxous_) March 8, 2014

Words of support have also been pouring in.

@Gorgxous_ i don't know who you are, but i just can say. i'm sorry to hear about your dad, Stay strong ok:') keep pray:')
— SpaceRanger (@JakiFernando) March 8, 2014

@Gorgxous_ hi dear, my prayers are for your dad and everyone on #MH370. InsyaAllah, Allah knows Better. Stay strong!
— Sh (@shikhinishak) March 8, 2014

Some however had left unkind remarks.

@expat_46 It's not a joke. My dad is in there, and here you are making all the stupid jokes? If you don't care, just leave. Thank you.
— . (@Gorgxous_) March 8, 2014

A photo of 27-year old co-pilot, Fariq Abdul Hamid with CNN news anchor Richard Quest inside a cockpit have also been circulating on social media.

Pilot and co-pilot of MAS MH370. #PrayForMH370 pic.twitter.com/R7hkmk39bI
— Johnny Tan (@LFCfanJohnny) March 8, 2014

#PrayForMH370 #MH370 doakan my cousin flight officer.. Fariq ab Hamid..masih menunggu berita pic.twitter.com/jRmlgjpYcd
— LeViNe (@MunirOE) March 8, 2014

@theonlywannn or Izzat Nazli, who's cousin Wan Swaid Wan Ismail is one of the crew on board, has been tweeting from KLIA where they family members have been told to prepare their passports to be flown to an undisclosed location.

Our PM @NajibRazak just meet our family members. I dont know how tell u guys but we really are sad. #PrayForMH370 pic.twitter.com/jj3gkB1MvR
— Izzat Nazli (@theonlywannn) March 8, 2014

4 family members has been selected to fly to i don't know where and we all keep on praying. #PrayForMH370
— Izzat Nazli (@theonlywannn) March 8, 2014

Thity-eight Malaysians are reported to be on flight MH370

My sister's friend, Dina Ramli (bottom left) is on #MH370 along with her mom, aunty & sister Maria.… http://t.co/e7noMczuc3
— Moe Izwan Kamal (@moeizwankamal) March 8, 2014

Im deeply moved and praying for all on MH370. Capt Zaharie is a good confidant and friend with vast flying experience @SivarasaRasiah @MAS
— peter chong (@petersubang) March 8, 2014

My uncle Patrick Gomes is the IFS in that flight. I'm praying for the best. Hopefully everything will be ok. #MH370 #PrayForMH370
— selvino Lindon (@selvinodecosta) March 8, 2014