Malaysian rapper detained after Taiwanese influencer found dead in hotel bath

Wee Meng Chee, a Malaysian rapper popularly known as Namewee, in 2016 (Gary Chuah/AP)

A popular ethnic Chinese Malaysian rapper and filmmaker has been detained to assist police in their investigation into the murder of a Taiwanese social media influencer, the rapper’s lawyer said.

Wee Meng Chee, popularly known as Namewee, surrendered to police early on Wednesday and will be placed under remand for six days, said his lawyer Joshua Tay.