Controversial Malaysian rapper Namewee, or Wee Meng Chee, has been remanded in custody for the death of a Taiwanese influencer, Iris Hsieh, who was found dead in a Kuala Lumpur hotel bathtub two weeks ago.Dangi Wangi district police chief Assistant Commissioner Sazalee Adam, on November 10, confirmed that the extension would be sought tomorrow after the current remand order expires.Kuala Lumpur police chief Fadil Marsus confirmed the remand order extension and, in a Monday statement, noted,"The application to extend Namewee's remand has been approved for three days starting tomorrow till November 13."The case has gained widespread attention in both Malaysia and Taiwan after police learnt that the rapper was the last person seen with the influencer, as per reports.Hsieh was in Malaysia to discuss a commercial video that Chee had agreed to direct, her social media manager told the BBC. Chee had earlier denied charges of illegal drug use and possession, for which he was granted bail. However, he is now back in custody to "assist in the investigation" as police reclassify Hsieh's death as murder.The rapper had turned himself in last Wednesday and had been put on remand for six days. The remand will be extended for three days until November 13.What happened between Namewee and Iris HsiehWhile it is not clear what went down with the two, it was Namewee who first contacted emergency services at 12:30 local time on October 22, after he found Hsieh unresponsive in the bathroom, as per Malaysian media reports.Police arrested the rapper on the same day after they discovered nine blue pills believed to be ecstasy in the hotel room. While the rapper denied using drugs, he tested positive for several substances, including amphetamines, methamphetamine, ketamine, and THC, police reported.On Monday, the rapper pleaded not guilty to the drug charges and was released on bail. Hsieh's family had yet to travel to Malaysia since they had been awaiting details of the autopsy. Her publicist, while speaking to This Week In Asia, described the influencer as a former nurse who was "gentle yet strong" and that her death had left a hole in her family and the industry.Namewee first gained popularity in 2007 for his controversial remake of the Malaysian national anthem, Negaraku, in which he mocked the government. The music video went viral on YouTube, and authorities considered charging the rapper with sedition before he released a public apology and removed the clip.