In December last year, a Russian couple – Ivan Beerkus and his partner, Angela Nikolau – were investigated after photos of the pair at the top of Merdeka 118 went viral on social media platforms.
The posts drew the anger of Malaysians who commented that the duo were disrespecting another country’s rules by trespassing on an active construction site.
In response to local media reports that the Russian couple do not have records of entering or exiting the country, Malaysia’s Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said over the weekend that an investigation has been launched, without providing further details on the matter.
“It is premature for me to give any answer … give me some space to get a full report,” Mr Saifuddin told the media.
It has also been reported that Malaysian police have sought information on the entry and exit records of the Russian couple from the Immigration Department.
Merdeka 118, the second tallest structure in the world, is due for completion by mid-2023, The Star reported, citing its developer.
Source: CNA
