Former FMT Reporter Rex Tan Remanded for One Day, Set for Release by 5pm
PETALING JAYA, Jan 17 — Former FMT reporter Rex Tan has been remanded for one day and is scheduled to be released by 5pm, according to his lawyer.
The remand order was issued by authorities, though specific charges or reasons for the detention were not disclosed in the initial report.
Tan's lawyer confirmed the one-day remand period and the expected release time.
No further details about the case or legal proceedings were immediately available.
The incident involves a former journalist from Free Malaysia Today (FMT), a Malaysian online news portal.
Remand procedures in Malaysia typically allow police to detain suspects for investigation for up to 24 hours without formal charges.
Such cases often relate to ongoing investigations under Malaysian laws, which can include provisions related to media or security matters.
Authorities have not commented publicly on the matter as of the report's publication.
Further updates are expected after Tan's release or if official statements are issued.
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