Malaysian rapper and filmmaker Namewee, whose real name is Wee Meng Chee, is in custody while police investigate the death of Taiwanese influencer Hsieh Yu‑hsin, who was discovered dead in a hotel bathtub in Kuala Lumpur on October 22, 2025. Authorities reclassified the death as a murder and Namewee is the last person known to be with her.
What the investigation reveals
- Hsieh, 31, widely known as “Nurse Goddess” online, was found unresponsive in the bathtub of a luxury Kuala Lumpur hotel. Initial reports suggested natural causes, but new evidence triggered a homicide probe.
- Namewee turned himself in on November 5, 2025 and is on remand for six days while police gather evidence and await toxicology and autopsy results.
- According to local media, police found pills believed to be ecstasy in the room when Namewee was first questioned. He denied drug use.
Why it matters
- The case has captured international attention: it involves a prominent social‑media influencer, a high‑profile artist, and serious questions about what happened behind closed doors.
- For Namewee, this investigation threatens his reputation and career in multiple markets, especially given his prior legal and political controversies.
- For the influencer economy and entertainment industry, it underscores how tangled celebrity, image, and personal risk can become — and how quickly a social‑media headline can turn into a criminal probe.
What to watch next
- Whether formal murder charges will be filed against Namewee and exactly how the hotel footage, toxicology, and witness statements will shape the case.
- How Hsieh’s family and management respond—whether they bring civil claims or push for greater transparency.
- If the investigation reveals additional details about the influencer’s itinerary, the purpose of her trip, and Namewee’s role in the events leading up to her death.
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