Jasin police chief Lee Robert said the victim suffered a stab wound to the right side of his back that pierced his lung, as well as head injuries. The incident occurred at about 9pm.

“The victim died while receiving treatment at Melaka Hospital at 1.26pm today. Another victim, aged 26, sustained cuts to his right hand and the right side of his body, as well as scratches to his face.

“We received a report on the incident last night and arrested four suspects aged between 20 and 35,” he said.

Lee said the fight stemmed from a misunderstanding during a transaction involving vape liquid, which allegedly led the dissatisfied suspects to attack the victim with a knife.

He said one of the victims allegedly confronted a suspect and used abusive language, which prompted the suspects to chase and stab them.

“Both victims managed to flee by car and sought treatment at the Merlimau health clinic before being transferred to Melaka Hospital for further treatment,” he said.

Lee said police seized clothing, mobile phones, a pair of slippers and a broken knife, believed to have blood stains on it, to assist in the investigation.

Background checks found that all the suspects had prior criminal and drug-related records, while three tested positive for methamphetamine.

He added that a post-mortem examination on the deceased would be conducted at Melaka Hospital tomorrow to determine the exact cause of death.

The case is being investigated for murder under Section 302 of the Penal Code.