Kuala Lumpur: The remand order for a man arrested for allegedly threatening a popular comedian and his family has been extended by three days. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain stated that the 31-year-old suspect's remand was extended until Friday, as his initial remand period ended today.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the remand order for the man has been extended for three days until January 31, and investigations are being conducted under Sections 506 and 509 of the Penal Code. The police arrested the man last Saturday on suspicion of making death threats against the 54-year-old popular comedian.

The threats were allegedly made following the comedian's statement concerning the ham issue. Razarudin mentioned that the arrest was made after the comedian's manager lodged a report last Thursday.

Previously, the media reported that police had recorded the comedian's statement over a Facebook post about 'ham', which was said to have opened space for mocking Islam and the Prophet Muhammad's name.