Overview
- A magistrate extended the Malaysian rapper’s custody by three days to Nov 13, his lawyer said.
- Namewee turned himself in on Nov 5 and was initially held on a six-day remand set to end on Nov 10.
- The case concerns the Oct 22 death of Taiwanese influencer Iris Hsieh, who was found unresponsive in a Kuala Lumpur hotel bathroom.
- He has not been charged in connection with Hsieh’s death and has pledged to cooperate with investigators.
- Local reports indicate toxicology and post-mortem results may take up to three months to complete.