All Malaysia Airlines pilots test negative for drugs

Malaysia Airlines has successfully completed mandatory drug screenings for all its pilots, confirming that no pilot tested positive, as announced on August 15. Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) President and CEO, Captain Nasaruddin A. Bakar, stated that the company has met the timeline for the mandatory drug screening of Malaysia Airlines pilots.

The process is part of MAG's initiatives to enhance safety and fitness for duty. The completion of this phase is a significant milestone for MAG, and the company will continue to implement measures to ensure passenger and stakeholder confidence. Following this success, MAG will proceed with the screening of its cabin crew, beginning on August 18, with a target completion date of September 3.

The airline, along with its subsidiary Firefly, will also conduct drug screening for its pilots and cabin crew. As of August 15, over half of Firefly's 158 pilots and 163 cabin crew had completed their screenings, all of which were negative. MAG will continue its random testing programme to prevent and eliminate substance abuse within the organization.

The company remains committed to strict safety and professionalism standards across its entire airline, complementing its existing fitness for duty framework, which includes pre-employment screening, medical examinations, periodic training, regular alcohol and drug testing, mandatory pre-flight compliance checks, and crew fitness assessments.