KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Wee Meng Chee, the renowned Chinese Malaysian rapper and filmmaker better known as Namewee, has been released on police bail after a week-long detention to assist in the investigation of the murder of Taiwanese social media influencer Hsieh Yu-hsin. The 42-year-old artist, who surrendered himself to authorities last Wednesday, is required to report back to the police on November 26, according to his lawyer, Joshua Tay. Hsieh, 31, who had amassed half a million followers on Instagram and operated an OnlyFans account, was found dead in a Kuala Lumpur hotel bathtub on October 22. Her death was recently reclassified as murder. Police chief Fadil Marsus stated that Wee was the last person seen with Hsieh, and investigators are awaiting the autopsy report to determine the cause of death. Once completed, the findings will be forwarded to the attorney-general’s chambers for further action. Fadil also hinted at a ‘special relationship’ between Wee and Hsieh, describing them as ‘more than just close friends,’ though he provided no further details. Attorney-General Dusuki Mokhtar clarified that there is currently no evidence linking Wee to Hsieh’s death. Hsieh, a former nurse known as ‘Nurse Goddess’ among her fans, arrived in Malaysia on October 20 for a four-day stay and had previously appeared in one of Wee’s music videos in 2020. Wee, who has faced prior drug possession charges—which he denies—expressed deep sorrow over Hsieh’s death and pledged full cooperation with the investigation. The rapper, famous for his provocative works, first gained national attention in 2007 with a parody of Malaysia’s national anthem, sparking widespread controversy. His bold lyrics and films often challenge societal norms, earning him both acclaim and frequent clashes with authorities.
Malaysian rapper Namewee released on bail in probe into Taiwanese influencer’s murder
