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Namewee Celebrates Malaysian Identity with Viral New Single

1/7/2026

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Namewee, the Malaysian rapper, released the Lunar New Year single "Type C Malaysia," signaling his return after being acquitted of a drug charge.
The track celebrates Malaysian Chinese identity and features performances in six Chinese dialects to preserve these languages.
The music video garnered over 2.5 million views shortly after its release.
The project was produced in collaboration with GV Rides.

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Story summary

Namewee, the Malaysian rapper, released the Lunar New Year single "Type C Malaysia," signaling his return after being acquitted of a drug charge.
The track celebrates Malaysian Chinese identity and features performances in six Chinese dialects to preserve these languages.
The music video garnered over 2.5 million views shortly after its release.
The project was produced in collaboration with GV Rides.