PUTRAJAYA: The final rehearsal to provide a dignified reception for the return of Malaysian MH17 remains is now in full swing.

Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin was among Cabinet ministers and personnel on duty who witnessed the full dress rehearsal at the KL International Airport Bunga Raya Complex on Thursday.

A special flight carrying the remains of 20 Malaysians who were killed in the MH17 tragedy is expected to touchdown here at 10am Friday, which has been declared a national day of mourning.

– The Star