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Malaysia Airlines' parent company MAG orders mandatory drug testing for pilots: Here's what we know
Aug 7, 2026
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Malaysia Airlines' parent company MAG orders mandatory drug testing for pilots: Here's what we know

Malaysia Aviation Group said on Friday that it ordered mandatory drug testing for all pilots and cabin crew. This move follows the arrest of a pilot for allegedly transporting drugs to Indonesia. CEO Nasaruddin A. Bakar said, "Operational safety and crew fitness for duty are non-negotiable." Pilots must finish screening by August 15.