Overview
- Kuala Lumpur police said the Oct. 22 case has been reclassified under Section 302 of the Penal Code after further inquiries.
- Police said they have been unable to locate rapper Wee Meng Chee, known as Namewee, and believe he may be in hiding.
- The person last seen with Hsieh is regarded as involved for now and will be called in to assist, with an arrest possible depending on findings.
- Separately, Namewee was charged on Oct. 24 with drug possession and drug use after nine blue pills were seized and an initial urine screen tested positive; he pleaded not guilty, was granted bail, and the case is set for mention on Dec. 18.
- The cause of death remains undetermined pending forensic reports, as investigators review CCTV and statements from hotel staff and security at the Jalan Conlay property.