00:00Popular Malaysian rapper Nae Mui is under investigation for the murder of a Taiwanese
00:04social media influencer in Kuala Lumpur. Iris Chia was found dead in a hotel bathroom on October
00:1022nd. Nae Mui, whose real name is Weemengqi, was reported to have been staying in the same room.
00:16Authorities say he tested positive for several illegal drugs, including methamphetamine and THC,
00:21and charged him for drug use and possession. If convicted of murder, he could face 30 to 40
00:26years in prison or even the death penalty. Posting on Instagram, the rapper denied drug use and
00:31involvement in her death. On November 5th, Nae Mui reported to a police station in the Malaysian
00:35capital. Around 1 a.m., he posted a selfie of himself outside of the police station on his
00:40Instagram story. In another post written in Chinese, the rapper emphasized, quote,
00:45I will not run away. When I was summoned seven times in the past, I turned up on my own each time,
00:50never running away. Nae Mui added that he will cooperate with the police in their investigations.
00:55The controversial Malaysian rapper has gained popularity in Taiwan for his music with strong
01:00political messaging, including Glass Heart and Fragile.
