Malaysian police have launched an investigation into the death of a Taiwanese influencer who was sharing a room with Malaysian rapper Namewee (黃明志) in Kuala Lumpur on Oct. 22, Malaysian media reported today.
Kuala Lumpur Police Chief Fadil Marsus said that authorities decided to investigate the case under Penal Code 302, which pertains to murder, and detain Namewee for further questioning.
Police received a report of a Taiwanese woman who lost consciousness in a hotel room on Oct. 22, Malaysian media reported.
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Namewee was present at the scene and arrested after police found pills suspected to be illegal drugs on his person, they said.
The rapper denied all charges of drug possession and drug abuse and was released on bail, they added.
Namewee on Sunday posted on Facebook that the reports were “blown out of proportion,” denying the drug allegations.
“I have just been drinking more lately. Believe what you want. Once the police report comes out in two or three months, it will all be clear,” he wrote.
He said he did not respond earlier, as the investigation remained ongoing, and he was unable to disclose details of the case.
He also said he received threats and blackmail letters.
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