Namewee emerged from a week-long detention Thursday together with his first public assertion concerning the demise of Taiwanese influencer Iris Hsieh, telling reporters he witnessed her ultimate moments throughout what authorities are investigating as a homicide case.
The Malaysian rapper, whose actual title is Wee Meng Chee, walked out of Dang Wangi police headquarters in Kuala Lumpur at roughly 3:50 P.M. after being granted police bail till November 26.
Carrying his signature beanie and informal apparel, Namewee boarded a ready SUV with out initially addressing media questions. In line with stories, the 41-year-old artist later revealed the traumatic particulars of October 22, when Iris Hsieh was found useless in a lodge bathtub at Jalan Conlay.
“I noticed her die earlier than my eyes,” Namewee acknowledged, marking his first detailed account of the incident that has captivated each Malaysian and Taiwanese media.
Kuala Lumpur police chief Fadil Marsus confirmed the rapper’s launch pending the completion of autopsy outcomes.
“The investigation papers shall be referred once more to the Kuala Lumpur attorney-general’s chambers as soon as the autopsy report has been obtained,” Marsus introduced in an official assertion.
Malaysia’s Lawyer-Normal Dusuki Mokhtar had signaled the discharge on Wednesday, citing inadequate proof connecting Namewee to Hsieh’s demise.
“Thus far, there is no such thing as a proof that exhibits the suspect was concerned in inflicting the influencer’s demise,” Dusuki instructed native media shops. “Nonetheless, if there are any new findings, the AGC will take acceptable motion.”
The case took a dramatic activate November 4 when authorities reclassified Hsieh’s demise from sudden demise to homicide. Namewee voluntarily surrendered to police on November 5, persevering with his sample of cooperation with regulation enforcement that dates again to earlier controversies all through his profession.
Hsieh, identified to her 545,000 Instagram followers because the “nurse goddess” for her medical background and hanging look, was reportedly collaborating with Namewee on a video mission on the time of her demise. Malaysian police have described their relationship as “particular,” although particular particulars stay beneath investigation.
The controversial rapper has constructed a profession difficult authority by his music, addressing matters starting from authorities corruption to social inequality throughout Southeast Asia. His willingness to court docket controversy has resulted in a number of run-ins with authorities over time, although he has constantly offered himself for questioning when requested.
Earlier than the homicide investigation, Namewee confronted separate drug-related costs filed on October 24, for which he had been launched on bail. The timing of those authorized points has intensified scrutiny of the artist’s actions main as much as Hsieh’s demise.
Hsieh maintained a big social media presence with 349,000 Fb followers along with her Instagram viewers. The Taichung native ceaselessly posted content material that pushed boundaries, constructing a faithful fanbase throughout Taiwan and mainland China.
“I’ll absolutely cooperate with the police investigation to provide a proof to the general public and the deceased’s household,” he wrote. “I can’t run away, up to now after I was wished, I voluntarily reported myself every time and by no means fled.”
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