Tiong: Review crew screening to restore passenger confidence
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KUALA LUMPUR: Aviation regulators and related agencies have been urged to review their internal management, security controls and risk prevention measures to ensure passenger safety remains assured at all times.
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Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing also called for stricter screening of pilots and cabin crew before they begin duty, with checks carried out jointly by regulatory authorities and police.
He said aviation safety not only involved passengers' lives but also affected international tourists' confidence in the country's systems.
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