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Malaysia's aviation regulator is scrutinizing security procedures at all stages after a Malaysia Airlines pilot faced arrest in Jakarta over suspected drug trafficking, raising questions about compliance protocols.
A Malaysia Airlines pilot's arrest in Indonesia on drug smuggling charges has prompted aviation experts to call for urgent reviews of security protocols and safety oversight at Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Indonesia's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport has implemented stricter baggage screening protocols for all flight crew members after a Malaysian pilot was arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle 25kg of ecstasy worth RM13.51 million.
Malaysia's Civil Aviation Authority is investigating the detention of a 39-year-old pilot in Indonesia on drug smuggling allegations, examining regulatory compliance and security procedures at domestic airports and airlines.
Authorities at Phuket International Airport have arrested a Filipino teenager and a Thai woman after discovering more than 32kg of cannabis flowers hidden in their luggage during outbound passenger screening.
Thailand is implementing a comprehensive airport security overhaul following a Thai Airways flight attendant's arrest for drug trafficking in Australia. The 'Zero Trust' policy will subject all staff and crew to identical screening as passengers.
Thailand has implemented stricter aviation security protocols after a Thai airline crew member was detained in Australia carrying concealed heroin. The government has directed enhanced screening and inter-agency coordination.
A 31-year-old French woman living in Western Australia has been charged with importing a border-controlled drug after Australian authorities discovered butanediol disguised as body wash in her luggage arriving from Thailand in May 2026.
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered an emergency meeting with drug enforcement and airport officials following two Australia-linked heroin smuggling cases involving a Thai Airways flight attendant and a French woman, threatening Thailand's aviation hub ambitions and OECD membership bid.
Thai Airways International has pledged full cooperation with Australian authorities following the arrest of a cabin crew member in Melbourne on heroin smuggling charges. The airline has suspended the employee and initiated a seven-day disciplinary panel inquiry.
Authorities in Kedah arrested a private university student attempting to transport 14.63kg of cannabis valued at RM1.17 million across the international border at Bukit Kayu Hitam on Monday.