JOHOR BAHRU, Oct. 28 -- More stringent inspections are set to be implemented at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) following an increase in reported drug smuggling cases at the nation's primary gateway, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

He stated that the inspections will be highly rigorous with checking passengers from head-to-toe and will extend to all luggage or bags being carried.

"The current inspection practices are primarily focused on aviation security, such as the detection of firearms and sharp weapons.

"However, we will implement improvements to also curtail contraband and illegal items by strengthening 17 specific initiatives to be carried out by the home and transport ministries.

"We will...