Malaysian rapper under investigation for 'Like a Dog' music video

Picture: Screenshot.

Picture: Screenshot.

Published Feb 22, 2018

Share

Kuala Lumpur - Famous rapper Namewee has been detained for his

latest "obscene" Lunar New Year music video, the Malaysian

authorities said in a statement released late Thursday night.

In the music video, all the performers were seen wearing dog masks

and some mimicked certain sexual positions.

Police said in the statement that the controversial Namewee, who's

real name is Wee Meng Cheng, received complaints from ministers plus

four other public complaints as the video is deemed sensitive in the

Muslim-majority nation.

Muslims make up 60% of the nation's population; dogs are

considered taboo to some within the community.

The music video titled "Like a Dog", depicts Wee, a Malaysian of

Chinese ethnicity, sitting outside the prime minister's office in the

government capital Putrajaya on a chair with background dancers.

Wee will be investigated for the second time, following a similar

case two years ago over another controversial music video of his

called "Oh my God."

According to the police statement, Wee is said to have "insulted

Islam," which might take away the "racial unity and harmony" of the

nation.

In a Facebook post earlier on Thursday, Wee posted a picture of

himself outside the federal police headquarters in Kuala

Lumpur saying: "I am not afraid because I believe Malaysia has

justice."

In a Youtube video uploaded five days ago, the 34-year-old defended

the controversial music clip saying it is purely for entertainment

with no intention to disrespect any religion in particular.

If found guilty, Wee faces a year in prison.

DPA

Related Topics: