KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 — The remand of Malaysian rapper and filmmaker Wee Meng Chee, better known as Namewee, has been extended for another three days starting tomorrow as investigations continue into the death of Taiwanese influencer Hsieh Yu-hsin.

Namewee’s lawyer Joshua Tay confirmed to Malay Mail that the extension was granted after the initial remand order was set to expire today.

In a brief statement later, Kuala Lumpur police chief Commissioner Datuk Fadil Marsus said the three-day remand extension will end on November 13. 

Hsieh, 31, was found dead in a hotel bathroom along Jalan Conlay on October 22 while staying with the 42-year-old artist.

Namewee presented himself to police on November 5 and was initially remanded for six days.

The investigation is being conducted under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder, though police have yet to confirm the cause of death pending toxicology and post-mortem reports, which are expected to take several months.

Preliminary findings reportedly ruled out any immediate signs of struggle or injury.

Hsieh was known online as Iris Hsieh, or the “Nurse Goddess”.