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Malaysia Airlines pilots pass mandatory drug tests after Jakarta arrest

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Malaysia Airlines has completed mandatory drug testing for all its pilots, with every pilot testing negative. This initiative was prompted by the arrest of a pilot in Jakarta on July 28 for drug trafficking and being under the influence of cocaine and methamphetamine. The airline group, MAG, which also operates Firefly and Amal, will now proceed to screen its cabin crew. AI

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Malaysia Airlines pilots pass mandatory drug tests after Jakarta arrest

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    All Malaysia Airlines pilots pass drug tests following Jakarta arrest

    All pilots working for flag carrier Malaysia Airlines tested negative for drugs, owner Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) said on Monday, adding that its cabin crew would be tested next. The mandatory screening process was ⁠ordered after a Malaysian Airlines pilot was arrested in Indo…

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