PETALING JAYA, April 28 -- The remand period for the army officer suspected of driving under the influence in a fatal crash along the Maju Expressway (MEX) here has been extended until tomorrow.

Kuala Lumpur Traffic Enforcement and Investigation Department chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa said the extension was necessary to allow police to complete their investigation papers, according to Berita Harian.

"The investigation papers are not yet complete and will be referred tomorrow morning for further instructions. The remand has been extended until then. So far, statements from 12 individuals have been recorded," he was quoted as saying in a statement today.

Police have opened an investigation under Section 302 of the P...