A source at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission said magistrate Nurshahida Abdul Rahim granted the extension of the remand order for the woman in her 30s, Bernama reported.

“Another female staff member at the statutory body, in her 40s, who was arrested with the suspect on Jan 7 and remanded until today, has been released on MACC bail,” said the source.

It was reported on Wednesday that the Perlis MACC branch arrested two women on suspicion of abusing their power and misappropriating RM600,000.

The duo were detained when they went to the Perlis MACC office to give their statements.

MACC sources had said a preliminary investigation found the two suspects may have committed the fraudulent activities between 2020 and 2024.

The sources said MACC also seized luxury items, including jewellery valued at about RM100,000, believed to have been acquired through the illicit acts.

State MACC director Mohd Nor Adha Ab Gani confirmed the remand extension, saying the case is being investigated under Section 23 of the MACC Act 2009 for abuse of power.