AADK calls on airlines to adopt mandatory drug screening for pilots
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AADK is ready to assist MAG and other aviation companies by providing expertise in drug prevention, screening procedures and workplace safety programmes.
From the original report
THE National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) has called on other local airlines to introduce mandatory drug screening for their pilots, following Malaysia Aviation Group's (MAG) move to test all Malaysia Airlines pilots.
AADK director-general Datuk Ruslin Jusoh said MAG's decision was a responsible step towards strengthening safety measures, particularly after one of its employees was recently detained in Indonesia in connection with an alleged drug-related offence.
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- Aug 8, 2026
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- Aug 15, 2026
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