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06-11-2025
Malaysian rapper Namewee has been remanded in custody in connection with the death of Taiwanese influencer Iris Hsieh, who was found dead in a Kuala Lumpur hotel bathtub. Namewee was the last person seen with Hsieh, who was in Malaysia to discuss a commercial video he had agreed to direct. Namewee has denied charges of illegal drug use and possession, for which he was granted bail, but is now back in custody to 'assist in the investigation' after Hsieh's death was reclassified as murder. The case has gone through several twists, with Namewee initially being arrested and later released on bail. Namewee has maintained his innocence and accused local media of 'chasing shadows' with their reports on the case. The police are waiting for post-mortem and toxicology results to determine the cause of Hsieh's death.
Entities: Namewee, Iris Hsieh, Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Taiwan • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
06-11-2025
Malaysian rapper Namewee, whose real name is Wee Meng Chee, has been detained by police in connection with the murder investigation of Taiwanese social media influencer Iris Hsieh. Hsieh was found dead in a hotel bathtub in Kuala Lumpur on October 22. Namewee denied any wrongdoing and vowed to cooperate with the investigation. He was the last person seen with Hsieh before her death and had previously been detained and charged with drug possession and use, which he also denied. The police are awaiting the full post-mortem and toxicology reports to determine the official cause of Hsieh's death. Namewee is a controversial artist known for his satirical lyrics and videos on sensitive topics, including politics, race, and religion.
Entities: Namewee, Iris Hsieh, Malaysia, Taiwan, Kuala Lumpur • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
06-11-2025
Malaysian rapper Namewee, whose real name is Wee Meng Chee, has released a new song titled 'Very Shuai' while being detained for six days to assist in investigations into the death of Taiwanese influencer Hsieh Yun Hsi. The song, an old demo recorded in 2014, was released on Spotify on the day Namewee surrendered himself to authorities. It is believed that the track was scheduled for release in advance rather than being a deliberate move by the rapper while in detention. Hsieh was found dead in a hotel room in Kuala Lumpur on October 22.
Entities: Namewee, Wee Meng Chee, Hsieh Yun Hsi, Malaysia, Taiwan • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
06-11-2025
American singer Brittany Porter claims she unknowingly married Malaysian Sultan Muhammad V in a Muslim nikah ceremony, thinking it was an engagement. The couple met in New York in January 2024 and began a whirlwind romance, with Porter being treated to luxurious holidays and gifts. She only discovered the truth after Muhammad V cut off contact, and is now seeking a proper divorce.
Entities: Brittany Porter, Sultan Muhammad V, Malaysia, Kelantan, Oman • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
