Namewee reveals uncle died alone in Singapore flat, body found a week later
Malaysian rapper Namewee shared that his uncle passed away alone in a Singapore flat, with the body discovered a week later. The story highlights the isolation faced by some migrant workers.
Why it matters
The incident sheds light on the social challenges and loneliness experienced by aging migrant workers living away from their home countries.
Malaysian rapper and actor Namewee recently paid tribute to his uncle Ong Kwang Boon, who passed away alone at his flat in Singapore a few months ago. He was 66.
In a YouTube video on Wednesday (Aug 5), Namewee – whose real name is Wee Meng Chee – revealed that his uncle's body was only discovered more than a week after his death.
"More than a week passed until a neighbour noticed the smell and called the police. Only then was he found," the 43-year-old said.
Namewee also opened up about his uncle's life, revealing that in a bid to support his family, Ong moved to Singapore to work at a machinery factory after graduating from high school in 1979.
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