Imposter reporter punches CEO when asked for ID


KUALA LUMPUR: A man posing as a member of the press punched a CEO of a prominent think tank when the latter asked him for a press identification card.

Asli CEO Melissa Ong (pic) suffered a broken nose when she confronted the man during guests' registration at the Russian Trade and Business Investment Forum held at a hotel here, on Friday (Nov 8).

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