Namewee's Drug Case Postponed Due to Illness

The drug case involving Malaysian rapper Namewee, whose real name is Wee Meng Chee, has been postponed after he contracted Influenza A. The proceedings were scheduled to take place at two separate Magistrates' Courts in Kuala Lumpur on December 18, 2025. His lawyer, Joshua Tay, informed the courts that Namewee was unable to attend due to his illness, supported by a medical certificate from a private hospital granting him three days of sick leave. Consequently, the courts rescheduled the case mentions for December 22, 2025, and January 19, 2026.

Namewee’s drug case postponed after rapper contracts Influenza A

Namewee faces two charges under the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. The first charge involves possession of 5.12 grams of ecstasy, which he allegedly had in a hotel room on Jalan Conlay on October 22, 2025. This charge falls under Section 12(2) of the Act and is punishable by a prison sentence of two to five years and a whipping of three to nine strokes. The second charge pertains to the self-administration of drugs, including amphetamine, methamphetamine, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), and ketamine, which allegedly occurred at the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department at the Dang Wangi district police headquarters on the same day. This charge is framed under Section 15(1)(a) of the Act, carrying a maximum fine of RM5,000 or imprisonment of up to two years, along with a supervision period of two to three years if convicted. Namewee is currently out on bail set at RM4,000.

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Joshua Tay, representing Namewee, emphasized the necessity of the postponement due to his client's health condition. He stated, “The bailor to my client has provided a three-day medical certificate from a private hospital, together with a medical report confirming that he has Influenza A.” The prosecution is being handled by Deputy Public Prosecutors Vivi’ Asnitha Zaina’ Larifin and Izzat Amir Idham.

Namewee down with influenza, drug case mention postponed

While no specific dissenting viewpoints were reported in the sources, the nature of the charges against Namewee has drawn public attention and scrutiny, given his controversial status as a rapper.

Namewee down with influenza, drug case mention postponed

The next court mentions are set for December 22, 2025, and January 19, 2026, where further developments in the case are expected to unfold. The postponement due to health issues raises questions about the timeline of the proceedings and the potential implications for Namewee's legal situation.

Namewee down with influenza, drug case mention postponed