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Malaysia Aviation Group has ordered compulsory drug testing for all 1,260 Malaysia Airlines pilots, with screening due by Aug. 15, and stricter checks across its airlines. The move follows the detention of a Malaysia Airlines pilot in Indonesia after authorities allegedly found 26 kilograms of MDMA in his luggage.
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Malaysia Aviation Group has ordered compulsory drug testing for all 1,260 Malaysia Airlines pilots, with screening due by Aug. 15, and stricter checks across its airlines. The move follows the detention of a Malaysia Airlines pilot in Indonesia after authorities allegedly found 26 kilograms of MDMA in his luggage.
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