Namewee emerged from a week-long detention Thursday together with his first public assertion relating to the dying of Taiwanese influencer Iris Hsieh, telling reporters he witnessed her ultimate moments throughout what authorities are investigating as a homicide case.

The Malaysian rapper, whose actual identify is Wee Meng Chee, walked out of Dang Wangi police headquarters in Kuala Lumpur at roughly 3:50 P.M. after being granted police bail till November 26.

Wearing his signature beanie and informal apparel, Namewee boarded a ready SUV with out initially addressing media questions. According to studies, the 41-year-old artist later revealed the traumatic particulars of October 22, when Iris Hsieh was found lifeless in a resort bathtub at Jalan Conlay.

“I saw her die before my eyes,” Namewee stated, marking his first detailed account of the incident that has captivated each Malaysian and Taiwanese media.

Kuala Lumpur police chief Fadil Marsus confirmed the rapper’s launch pending the completion of autopsy outcomes.

“The investigation papers will be referred again to the Kuala Lumpur attorney-general’s chambers once the post-mortem report has been obtained,” Marsus introduced in an official assertion.

Malaysia’s Attorney-General Dusuki Mokhtar had signaled the discharge on Wednesday, citing inadequate proof connecting Namewee to Hsieh’s dying.

“So far, there is no evidence that shows the suspect was involved in causing the influencer’s death,” Dusuki advised native media shops. “However, if there are any new findings, the AGC will take appropriate action.”

The case took a dramatic activate November 4 when authorities reclassified Hsieh’s dying from sudden dying to homicide. Namewee voluntarily surrendered to police on November 5, persevering with his sample of cooperation with regulation enforcement that dates again to earlier controversies all through his profession.

Hsieh, recognized to her 545,000 Instagram followers because the “nurse goddess” for her medical background and placing look, was reportedly collaborating with Namewee on a video venture on the time of her dying. Malaysian police have described their relationship as “special,” although particular particulars stay underneath investigation.

The controversial rapper has constructed a profession difficult authority via his music, addressing matters starting from authorities corruption to social inequality throughout Southeast Asia. His willingness to courtroom controversy has resulted in a number of run-ins with authorities through the years, although he has constantly introduced himself for questioning when requested.

Before the homicide investigation, Namewee confronted separate drug-related expenses filed on October 24, for which he had been launched on bail. The timing of those authorized points has intensified scrutiny of the artist’s actions main as much as Hsieh’s dying.

Hsieh maintained a major social media presence with 349,000 Facebook followers along with her Instagram viewers. The Taichung native steadily posted content material that pushed boundaries, constructing a loyal fanbase throughout Taiwan and mainland China.

“I will fully cooperate with the police investigation to give an explanation to the public and the deceased’s family,” he wrote. “I will not run away, in the past when I was wanted, I voluntarily reported myself each time and never fled.”

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