Malaysian rapper Namewee released on bail until Nov 26 as police extend probe into Taiwan influencer’s death

His release was signalled a day earlier by the country’s Attorney-General Dusuki Mokhtar. In remarks carried by local media, Dusuki had said that Namewee would be offered bail as there are currently no leads in the police probe that could connect him to Hsieh’s death.

“Instructions have been given for further investigation to be conducted. So far, there is no evidence that shows the suspect was involved in causing the influencer’s death,” Dusuki was quoted as saying by Malaysiakini.

“However, if there are any new findings, the AGC (Attorney-General’s Chambers) will take appropriate action.” 

Namewee, whose real name is Wee Meng Chee, turned himself in to the police in the early hours of Nov 5. His initial remand was due to end on Nov 10 but it was later extended by another three days to Nov 13.

Under Malaysian law, the police must either charge or release a suspect when the period of the second remand lapses.

Hsieh – known as the “nurse goddess” by her fans for her looks and background in nursing – was found dead in a hotel bathtub at Jalan Conlay in Kuala Lumpur on Oct 22 while reportedly working on a video project with Wee.

The case was reclassified as murder on Nov 4 after being initially classified as sudden death.