GEORGE TOWN: Controversial rapper Namewee has been remanded for four days from today over his “Oh My God” music video.
The musician, whose real name is Wee Meng Chee, 33, was arrested at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport yesterday after returning from an overseas trip.
He was brought to Penang late last night and taken to the Penang courthouse this morning.
The singer-songwriter is being investigated under Section 295 of the Penal Code for defiling a place of worship with intention to insult the religion.
The section carries a jail term of up to two years, or a fine or both, upon conviction.
Assistant court registrar Ahmad Tajudin Zaini granted a four-day remand, which ends on August 25.
Several religious groups had previously lodged police reports against Wee over his music video, claiming that it insulted Islam.