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Namewee Remanded Until Nov. 10 in Kuala Lumpur Murder Probe Into Taiwanese Influencer's Death

Police say pending forensic results will guide the next steps in the investigation.

Overview

  • The rapper, whose real name is Wee Meng Chee, turned himself in at Dang Wangi police station on Nov 5 and was placed in remand until Nov 10, authorities said.
  • Kuala Lumpur police have reclassified the Oct 22 death of Iris Hsieh in a hotel bathtub as murder under Section 302 after further inquiries.
  • Investigators have taken statements and are scrutinizing hotel, security and travel records, with the person last seen with Hsieh regarded as involved pending findings.
  • Postmortem and toxicology reports remain pending, and the cause of death has not yet been determined.
  • Wee previously faced separate drug charges after police reported finding nine blue pills in his room and a positive urine screen; he pleaded not guilty, denies involvement in Hsieh’s death and says he will cooperate with police.