Scandal-hit Malaysian rapper Namewee releases Lunar New Year single as legal cases loom

Malaysian rapper Namewee has returned to the spotlight with his latest Lunar New Year single, his first release since he was recently acquitted of a drug use charge, as police continue to investigate the death of a Taiwanese influencer who had travelled to Kuala Lumpur to work with him. Released on Friday, the song “Type C Malaysia” is Namewee’s most high-profile project since he faced a series of police investigations and court proceedings last year. The music video attracted more than 2.5...