KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 -- Malaysia Airlines said Monday it would continue to give full support to the family members of passengers and crew on MH370 flight throughout the difficult weeks and months ahead.

The company offered prayers to all the loved ones of the passengers and crew on the plane on behalf of itself and all Malaysians.

"We know there are no words that we or anyone else can say which can ease your pain," it said in a statement, which followed the announcement of Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak that the flight of MH370 ended in the southern Indian Ocean.

According to the statement, the ongoing multinational search operation would continue.

"Alongside the search for MH370, there is an intensive investigation, which we hope will also provide answers," it said.