
Security Review Needed at KLIA After Pilot's Drug Arrest in Jakarta, Says Lee
A prominent Malaysian civil society leader is pushing authorities to audit security screening at KLIA after a pilot was detained in Jakarta with 25kg of suspected drugs.
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A prominent Malaysian civil society leader is pushing authorities to audit security screening at KLIA after a pilot was detained in Jakarta with 25kg of suspected drugs.

Indonesian authorities have dismantled a cross-border drug network linked to Malaysian suppliers, arresting six Indonesians in Batam. The operation uncovered shipments of MDMA, etomidate and other narcotics disguised as food products.

Indonesian customs intercepted a Malaysian pilot at Jakarta airport on July 29 with 25 kilogrammes of ecstasy worth approximately Rp60 billion concealed in luggage. The suspect admitted to three previous smuggling runs, prompting authorities to investigate potential international drug syndicate links.

Malaysia and Indonesia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in legislative matters and governance frameworks, with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim meeting Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Legal, Human Rights, Immigration and Correction.
Malaysia and Indonesia are conducting a major 13-day joint military exercise in Lampung, Sumatra, involving 719 personnel. The LATGABMA MALINDO DARSASA 12AB/2026 exercise emphasises disaster response, search and rescue operations, and cyber defence capabilities.