Namewee remanded for four days


GEORGE TOWN: Police have obtained a four days until Aug 25 remand for controversial rapper Namewee in relation to his music video which allegedly insulted Islam.

Magistrate registrar Ahmad Tajudin Zain granted the remand order and the case would be investigated under Section 295 of the Penal Code for injuring or defiling a place of worship with intent to insult the religion of any class.

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