Family members of Chinese passengers on flight MH370 walked slowly out of the Metropark Lido Hotel after the regular 10 am news briefing was cancelled on Tuesday.

Many wore identical white T-shirts bearing the slogan "Pray for MH 370", while others held banners printed with messages for their lost relatives.

"I have bought the diamond ring. I want you to wear it!" "Mum, the food you cook is the most delicious!" "1.3 billion Chinese are waiting to meet you at the airport!" were just a few of the messages.