Man fined for attacking credit card promoter who asked for his citizenship

Nur (above) was offended when Cheng, who was promoting UOB credit cards, asked if he was a Singaporean or a permanent resident. Azam punched Cheng and a scuffle followed.

SINGAPORE: Feeling offended that a credit card promoter had asked if he was a Singaporean or Singapore permanent resident (PR), a prison officer launched an unprovoked attack on the man, punching him several times on the face and stomach.

Nur Azam Ab Rahman, 31, Thursday admitted hurting Cheng Chin Lin, 24, and was fined $2,000 (RM6,223).