Namewee Appears Unrecognisable as He Surrenders to Police
Malaysian rapper Namewee, known for his trademark beanie, appeared bald and fatigued in a recent mugshot amid an investigation into the death of Taiwanese influencer Iris Hsieh.
Details of Namewee's Surrender
The 42-year-old artist, real name Wee Meng Chee, voluntarily turned himself in to Kuala Lumpur police on November 5. This follows the death of Iris Hsieh, also known as Hsieh Yun Hsin, 31, who was found dead in a bathtub at the Banyan Tree Hotel on October 22. The incident occurred while she was reportedly collaborating with Namewee on a video project.
Investigation Status
- Originally deemed a sudden death, the case has since been reclassified as a murder investigation as of Tuesday.
- Namewee was believed to have been in hiding before surrendering.
- He remains in police custody on remand until November 10.
Namewee’s Statement
"I have now arrived at the police station, and from here on, I will fully cooperate with the police investigation to give an explanation to the public and the deceased’s family."
This message was posted by Namewee on Facebook after arriving at Dang Wangi police station around 1 a.m., accompanied by friends and his lawyer.
Public Reaction and Next Steps
Namewee initially shared a selfie outside the police station, still wearing his signature beanie and black face mask, before revealing his changed appearance in official photos. The investigation is ongoing, with the public awaiting further updates.
Author's summary: Malaysian rapper Namewee, recognizable by his signature beanie, appeared unrecognisable and surrendered to police as part of the ongoing murder investigation into Taiwanese influencer Iris Hsieh's death.