Remand: Detention for Investigation
A court order letting police hold a suspect for a set period while the investigation continues.
Sources checked 2026-09-17
What it means
Remand is a magistrate’s order that lets the police hold a suspect for a set number of days while they keep investigating. The police must apply to the magistrate for it.
Being on remand is not the same as being convicted, and it is not the same as being charged. It is a stage where facts are still being gathered.
Remand is not a charge
Remand does not mean you are guilty. The investigation may end without any charge at all.
In mule-account cases, the CCID (Commercial Crime Investigation Department, JSJK) at Bukit Aman investigates [f1].
How long remand can last
For an offence carrying under 14 years in jail, a magistrate can allow up to 4 days at first. The police can then apply once more for up to 3 days. This covers all the mule-account offences under Penal Code s424A, s424B and s424C.
The longer limit of 7 days, then 7 more, applies only to offences carrying 14 years or more. The magistrate must record reasons, and you can speak at the hearing yourself or through your lawyer.
Your rights during remand
You keep your rights while held. Article 5(3) of the Federal Constitution gives you the right to consult and be defended by a lawyer of your choice [f2].
A lawyer can attend the remand hearing, speak about how long remand should be, and advise you before you give any statement. Knowing your account holder rights also helps.
Why it matters in mule-account cases
Mule accounts are a large enforcement area, as police detected 46,048 mule accounts in 2023 and 50,295 in 2024 [f3]. Remand is possible in these cases, and being on remand does not mean you are guilty.
Getting advice early on the investigation and court process helps you respond calmly, not in fear.
Sources
- PDRM Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID / JSJK), Bukit Aman
- Federal Constitution, Article 5(3)
- PDRM / CCID mule-account case figures, 2024 reporting
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Does remand mean I have been charged?
No. Remand is detention so the investigation can continue, and it comes before any decision to charge. A person on remand has not been convicted of anything. The investigation may still end without a charge.
Can I have a lawyer during remand?
Yes. Article 5(3) of the Federal Constitution gives you the right to consult and be defended by a lawyer of your choice. A lawyer can attend the remand hearing, speak to the magistrate about how long remand should be, and advise you on your rights. You or your family can contact one early.
How long can remand last?
It is set by a magistrate, in stages. For an offence carrying under 14 years in jail, which includes every s424A, s424B and s424C offence, the first order is up to 4 days and a second one up to 3 days. The 7 + 7 day limits apply only to offences carrying 14 years or more.
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