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Namewee's Bail Extended Amid Ongoing Murder Investigation

12/13/2025

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Kuala Lumpur police extended bail for film director and rapper Namewee (Wee Meng Chee) until January 11, 2026, amid investigations into Hsieh Yun Hsin's death.
Investigators await toxicology and autopsy results, which may take up to three months.
Hsieh Yun Hsin was found dead in a hotel bathtub on October 22 after meeting Namewee to discuss a video project.
Namewee faces drug-related charges amid a murder investigation.

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Kuala Lumpur police extended bail for film director and rapper Namewee (Wee Meng Chee) until January 11, 2026, amid investigations into Hsieh Yun Hsin's death.
Investigators await toxicology and autopsy results, which may take up to three months.
Hsieh Yun Hsin was found dead in a hotel bathtub on October 22 after meeting Namewee to discuss a video project.
Namewee faces drug-related charges amid a murder investigation.