# Malaysia Airlines orders drug tests for all pilots 2026-08-07T09:56:31+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Malaysia Aviation Group has begun mandatory drug screening for its 1,260 pilots after a Malaysia Airlines pilot was arrested in Indonesia over alleged drug trafficking. The first phase must be completed by August 15. Pilots who miss the deadline cannot operate flights until cleared under company and regulatory procedures. The tests add to MAG’s existing random testing programme and will also cover active cabin crew members. Indonesian officials allege that the 39-year-old Malaysian pilot carried 26 kilograms of MDMA from Kuala Lumpur to Jakarta. Urine tests reportedly detected cocaine and methamphetamines. MAG said he was an off-duty second officer travelling in a cockpit jump seat, not operating the aircraft. Malaysian authorities also plan tighter airport checks, including police deployment at some checkpoints. ## Coverage - livemint.com Tags: aviation security, drug testing, Indonesia, Malaysia Airlines, MDMA Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/malaysia-airlines-orders-drug-tests-for-all-pilots/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/malaysia-airlines-orders-drug-tests-for-all-pilots/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.