Melaka Man Stabbed To Death For Commenting About A Woman's Breasts At Eatery
The man was drunk when he made the remark.
By Yap Wan Xiang — 10 May 2023, 04:01 PM
A man in Melaka was stabbed to death after he made a lewd comment about a woman's breast size while having supper at Taman Kenanga, Tengkera
Melaka Tengah district police chief ACP Christopher Patit said the incident happened after the 35-year-old partied with his friends and was drunk at 4.30am yesterday, 9 May, reported Bernama.
He then went to a stall on Jalan Kenanga for some food and drinks.
When a couple entered the premises accompanied by a bodyguard, the victim commented about the woman's breast size.
According to China Press, the victim told his friends that the 26-year-old woman had "big breasts" in Tamil, and the bodyguard heard it.
The woman's boyfriend and the bodyguard confronted the victim and a fight ensued.
Patit said the victim's friends also joined in the fracas, reported The Star.
The victim was stabbed several times with a sharp object during the fight
The 35-year-old from Bukit Rambai, who worked as a scrap metal outlet manager, was taken to Melaka Hospital for treatment, but succumbed to his injuries.
The post-mortem indicated that he died of a stab wound to his heart.
The police have since arrested nine suspects connected to the case, which is currently being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder
All nine suspects are aged between 25 and 38, said Patit. They were brought to court today, 10 May, to apply for an extension of the remand order, reported China Press.
The police also confiscated a knife and an iron rod believed to have been used in the fight.
