No evidence links Namewee to influencer's death, says Attorney-General

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Namewee was last person seen with influencer Iris before her death

Namewee was last person seen with influencer Iris before her death

13 Nov - There is no evidence linking singer-songwriter Namewee to the death of Taiwanese social media influencer, Iris Hsieh.

The statement was recently made by Attorney-General Tan Sri Mohd. Dusuki Mokhtar, who said that Namewee, real name Wee Meng Chee, will be released on bail.

However, Dusuki stated that the investigation into the case is still ongoing.

"Instructions for further investigation have been issued to the Royal Malaysian Police," he said.

Prior to this, Namewee was remanded for six days to assist in the investigation into the case. He surrendered himself at the Dang Wangi Police Headquarter back on 5 November.

The police previously reclassified the death of Iris as murder after initially classifying it as sudden death. Namewee was revealed to be the last person seen with her in a hotel room on 22 October.

Iris Hsieh passed away on 22 October in a hotel room in KL

Iris Hsieh passed away on 22 October in a hotel room in KL

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