Malaysians react to stern Chinese criticism over missing flight MH370

The stringent criticism from China and its people over the way the Malaysia handled the search for sparked a backlash.

Reacting to constant criticism by Chinese celebrities and public, Malaysians are by far viewing the Chinese as hypocritical and high-handed. Many in China are advocating boycott of travel and Malaysian goods.

Joining the bandwagon of Chinese people urging their citizens not to visit Malaysia is actress Zhang Ziyi.

Grief-stricken relatives have cursed and screamed at government and airline officials, accusing them of murder. Some tried to storm the Malaysian embassy in Beijing.

"The relationship between the Malaysian government and the Chinese government is quite strong. So I don't know why they are acting like this," said Nur Jazlan Mohamed, a member of parliament for Malaysia's ruling party.

Jahabar Sadiq, editor of web portal Malaysian Insider, called the criticism unfair, noting that China, with its superior air and sea capabilities, had also been unable to find the plane. Malaysians are also responding angrily on social media networks.