Namewee Denies Fleeing, Promises Full Cooperation in Murder Probe
- Malaysian rapper Namewee voluntarily reported to police to assist in the investigation surrounding the death of taiwanese influencer Hsieh Yu-hsin.
- Malaysian rapper Namewee (wee Meng Chee) has been cooperating with police investigating the death of Taiwanese influencer Hsieh Yu-hsin.
- Namewee had been previously detained on drug charges during the same period, though authorities have not indicated a direct link between those charges and Hsieh's death.
Namewee Assists Police in Investigation of Taiwanese Influencer’s Death
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Malaysian rapper Namewee voluntarily reported to police to assist in the investigation surrounding the death of taiwanese influencer Hsieh Yu-hsin. He had previously been the last known person to see Hsieh before her death and was briefly detained on unrelated drug charges.
Published November 5, 2025, at 02:44 AM PST
What Happened?
Malaysian rapper Namewee (wee Meng Chee) has been cooperating with police investigating the death of Taiwanese influencer Hsieh Yu-hsin. According to reports, Namewee was the last person known to have been with Hsieh before she died. He initially traveled from Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur to provide a statement.
Namewee had been previously detained on drug charges during the same period, though authorities have not indicated a direct link between those charges and Hsieh’s death. Several individuals connected to Hsieh’s final days have also provided statements to investigators.
Who is Involved?
- Namewee (Wee Meng Chee): Malaysian rapper and the last person seen with Hsieh Yu-hsin.
- Hsieh Yu-hsin: Taiwanese influencer whose death is under investigation.
- Police: Conducting the investigation into Hsieh’s death.
- Hsieh’s Manager: Has called for Namewee to clarify his connection to Hsieh and maintains Hsieh did not use drugs.
- fadil: A police source providing updates on the investigation.
Timeline of Events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| November 5, 2025 | namewee issues a statement denying he was evading police and confirms he is assisting with the investigation. |
| Recent (Date unspecified in source) | Hsieh Yu-hsin dies. |
| recent (Date unspecified in source) | Namewee is detained on drug charges. |
| Recent (Date unspecified in source) | Police begin investigating Hsieh’s death and gather statements from individuals connected to her. |
What’s Next?
The investigation into Hsieh Yu-hsin’s death is ongoing. Police are awaiting the results of toxicology reports to determine the cause of death. Namewee continues to cooperate with authorities. Further updates will be provided as they become available.