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Malaysia's Tourism Minister has demanded a comprehensive review of aviation security protocols following the arrest of a Malaysia Airlines co-pilot in Indonesia on drug trafficking charges, citing serious gaps in crew screening and airport procedures.
Indonesian authorities have arrested a 26-year-old Singaporean man in connection with the death of his girlfriend at a Bali boarding house. The victim, a 26-year-old woman from Tegal in central Java, was discovered by her brother on July 15.
Malaysia's Road Transport Department is deploying additional officers and implementing round-the-clock patrols at Kuala Lumpur International Airport to eliminate illegal taxi tout activities that tarnish the country's travel reputation.