Remand order against 'Long Tiger', three others extended until Jan 3

Back in custody: Abdul Hamim, known as ‘Long Tiger’, was recaptured in Sungai Petani, Kedah, after his escape from the Tangkak Magistrate’s Court in Johor on Dec 15. — Bernama

JOHOR BARU: The remand order against "Long Tiger" or Abdul Hamim Ab Hamid, 32, the ethnic Rohingya man who was recaptured after escaping police custody while at the Tangkak Magistrate’s Court court on Dec 15 has been extended until Monday (Jan 3).

In a brief statement, Johor police chief Comm Datuk Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said the remand orders against three individuals believed to be Abdul Hamim's accomplices, were also extended for the same period.