Key facts
- Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) will implement mandatory drug and alcohol testing for all pilots.
- The policy change comes after a pilot was arrested on drug-related charges.
- MAG is also reviewing its existing drug and alcohol policies.
Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the parent company of Malaysia Airlines, has mandated drug and alcohol testing for all its pilots. This decision comes in the wake of a pilot's arrest on drug-related charges.
The group is also undertaking a comprehensive review of its existing drug and alcohol policies to ensure the highest standards of safety and compliance.
Further details regarding the implementation and scope of the new testing protocols are expected to be released by MAG.