The suspects, aged between 22 and 39, were detained in separate operations in Johor, Perak and Kuala Lumpur between Feb 28 and March 2 conducted by Bukit Aman Special Branch Counter Terrorism Division.
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar said that the woman, a 29-year-old housewife from Johor, is believed to be responsible in influencing others to join the IS.
"The second suspect, a 22-year-old trader from Perak is suspected of funding those who intended to head to Syria to join the IS.
"The third suspect is a 39-year-old government department officer, identified as a senior IS member," he said in a statement on Tuesday.
He added that Bukit Aman would not let Malaysia become a hotbed for terrorists.
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