• Malaysian rapper Namewee is released on bail pending investigation into influencer Iris Hsieh's death.
• Authorities found no evidence linking him to the death, which occurred in a hotel bathtub.
• The investigation will proceed based on the results of an autopsy, expected shortly.

Malaysian rapper Namewee, whose real name is Wee Meng Chee, has been released on police bail as investigations continue into the death of Taiwanese influencer Iris Hsieh Yu-hsin. According to Attorney General Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar, there is currently no evidence connecting Namewee to Hsieh's death, which occurred on October 22 in a Kuala Lumpur hotel bathtub, leading to his release on bail until November 26, 2023, while awaiting the autopsy results, according to Channel News Asia and South China Morning Post.

Namewee voluntarily surrendered to authorities on November 5, following the discovery of Hsieh's body, and has consistently maintained his innocence throughout the investigation. After being initially arrested on drug charges related to the presence of pills in the hotel room, he tested positive for several illegal substances but denies any connection to Hsieh’s death, as reported by South China Morning Post and CBS News.

The investigation into Hsieh's death has captured significant media attention in Malaysia, raising concerns among the public and authorities alike. Police chief Fadil Marsus indicated that subsequent actions depend on the results of the ongoing investigations, emphasizing that if new leads are discovered, appropriate actions will follow, according to Channel News Asia and South China Morning Post.

Iris Hsieh, known as the "nurse goddess," was a popular influencer, drawing attention on platforms such as TikTok and Instagram, where she garnered over 500,000 followers. Her sudden death has prompted her family to appoint legal representation in Malaysia as they are unable to travel due to health issues, according to reports from South China Morning Post and Channel News Asia.