PUTRAJAYA: Tighter airport security and a review of background and health screenings for Malaysia Airlines pilots and co-pilots are among the measures being considered following the arrest of a Malaysian pilot in Indonesia over alleged drug trafficking, says Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil (pic).
The government spokesman and Communications Minister said Malaysian authorities also need time to examine the full report before deciding on further action on other matters of the case.
"We also have to identify if there are others involved and we need to ensure that all loopholes are closed immediately,” he said at the weekly post-Cabinet press conference on Wednesday (Aug 5).
The Malaysian Airlines pilot was caught with drugs at an Indonesian airport, and he had received the narcotics before boarding the flight.
Indonesian authorities arrested the pilot on July 28 after discovering 15 packages containing 70,114 ecstasy pills and methamphetamine in his luggage.
