A person has died from stab wounds after a vicious struggle following his remarks a couple of girl's "big breasts'. The shocking incident happened in the early hours of the morning on May 9 at a food stall in the Malaysian city of Malacca. Authorities said a 35-year-old scrap metal worker had been drinking in the entertainment district of Taman Kenanga before the lethal brawl.

When he spotted a 26-year-old woman eating a meal with her boyfriend and a bodyguard at the food stall, he reportedly commented on the size of her breasts.

The drunken man is alleged to have said "this girl has large hips and massive breasts", according to Malaysia's newspaper The Star.

He was then confronted by the bodyguard before the situation escalated into a deadly fight, involving several others.

Police rushed to the scene at 4.15 am, but found the man unconscious when they arrived.

The victim was taken to the Malacca Hospital for treatment but died from his injuries.

Nine people aged between 25 and 38 were arrested by officers, as the situation was eventually brought under control.

Police retrieved an assortment of weapons, which included iron bars and knives.

Cristopher Patit, assistant commissioner of the Malacca police, said the woman's boyfriend was involved in the brawl.

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"This was when a fierce fistfight sparked between the bodyguard that was later joined by the girl’s 36-year-old boyfriend," he said.

"The deceased was allegedly stabbed a number of occasions with a pointy object."

Post mortem outcomes confirmed the 35-year-old died from a stab wound to the center.

The case stays below investigation below Section 302 of the Penal Code in Malaysia.

The Ayer Keroh Magistrate’s Court agreed to a police request to remand the 9 suspects in custody, whereas they proceed their investigations

The remand order for seven days was issued by Magistrate Sharda Shienha Mohd Suleiman.