Malaysian Airlines pilots clear drug checks, cabin crew to be tested next, company says

Malaysia Airlines has confirmed that all operationally active pilots have tested negative for drugs following a mandatory company-wide screening. This initiative follows the arrest of a Malaysia Airlines pilot at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta on July 28 and 29, after authorities discovered significant quantities of illicit substances, including MDMA, ecstasy, and methamphetamine, in the pilot's luggage upon arrival from Kuala Lumpur.

In response to the incident, the airline has announced that it will proceed with drug testing for its cabin crew members. The testing program is part of the carrier's efforts to address the security and regulatory implications stemming from the pilot's detention.