THE remand order for former intelligence chief Hasanah Abdul Hamid was today extended for a day.

The Putrajaya magistrates’ court granted the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s (MACC) application for a day’s extension upon the expiry of the remand order today.

Hasanah appeared in court handcuffed and escorted by MACC officers and her counsel.

She is detained under Section 23 (1) of the MACC Act 2009 which prohibits using one’s position or office for personal gratification.

Hasanah was picked up on Tuesday to assist in investigations into the arrest of seven administrative and diplomatic officers from the Prime Minister’s Department for allegedly misusing 14th general election funds.

When contacted, Hasanah’s lawyer, Mohd Khairul Azam Abdul said MACC had applied for a remand extension of seven days but was rejected by the magistrate.

Hasanah is the former director-general of Malaysian External Investigation Organisation (MEIO).

MACC sources have been reported as saying Hasanah was being questioned on how her officers had come to be in possession of about US$400,000 (RM1.6 million). Sources said the money was believed to have been given to the MEIO by the previous administration for safekeeping. – September 2, 2018.