Russian content creator claims Merdeka 118 video is ‘real’, announces NFT release


In a statement on Dec 29, PNB Merdeka Ventures Sdn Bhd said legal action will be taken against anyone found trespassing into Merdeka 118 as the building is still a live construction site. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star

PETALING JAYA: A Russian content creator has shared details about her alleged climb at the Merdeka 118 building in Kuala Lumpur amid local police investigations into the authenticity of a viral video.

Angela Nikolau, who described herself as an “extreme roofer girl”, tweeted on Jan 4 that she spent several weeks conducting surveillance of the building from a nearby rented apartment.

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