Authorities have not ruled out terrorism , but at least where it concerns these two passengers , early evidence indicates they were , foremost , Iranian migrants . Malaysia is a favored destination for people fleeing terrorism . It is a destination that does not require visas for most Middle East . Human Rights Watch official : It is relatively easy to get a fake passport . The passports were stolen in Malaysia , a hub for high - quality fake documents .
Malaysia is a favored destination for people fleeing terrorism . It is a destination that does not require visas for most Middle East . Human Rights Watch official : It is relatively easy to get a fake passport . The passports were stolen in Malaysia , a hub for high - quality fake documents .