CAAM orders Malaysian airlines to drug-test 100pc of active flight and cabin crew

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 21 — The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) has mandated Malaysian airlines to implement comprehensive drug testing for all active flight and cabin crew members. The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) has issued Safety Directive 02/2026, mandating 100% drug testing for flight and cabin crew involved in safety-critical functions.

Operators must enhance random alcohol and drug testing, perform immediate reasonable-suspicion testing, and review recruitment, background verification, and recurrent screening processes. CAAM will oversee compliance through risk-based surveillance, unannounced inspections, and focused audits. CAAM's measures align with the government's broader security and screening efforts at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and other international entry points.