Malaysia Airlines pilots cleared in drug tests, MAG moves to cabin crew screening phase

The Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has successfully completed mandatory drug screening for all Malaysia Airlines pilots, with all tests returning negative, according to a statement released on August 17. This screening, which concluded on August 15 and covered all operationally active pilots, will now be extended to approximately 2,840 Malaysia Airlines cabin crew members, beginning on August 18 and expected to be completed by September 3.

The group is also conducting similar screenings at sister airline Firefly, with more than half of its 158 pilots and 163 cabin crew already tested and found negative. Captain Nasaruddin A. Bakar, president and group CEO of MAG, emphasized that while the completion of this phase is a significant milestone, it is not the end, as the company plans to continue with random testing and maintain rigorous standards across all operational groups.

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