Magistrate Heng Yi Min granted the remand order against the duo, both in their 60s, following an application by the police today, Bernama reported.

The suspects, who were represented by counsel Shankar Ram, arrived at the Kuching court complex at 9.10am escorted by police.

They were among five people arrested in Sarawak and Penang yesterday for suspected involvement in money laundering.

Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain said the four men and one woman were detained by Bukit Aman officers following an investigation on suspicious transactions involving several bank accounts between 2017 and September 2024.

“Police also seized, froze and confiscated vehicles, bank accounts and documents, with a total value amounting to RM17,434,217.

“The money laundering activities involved financial transactions and offences such as criminal breach of trust, tender fraud and awarding tenders to oneself or family members,” he said.