The woman’s husband and friend, who are from Myanmar as well, were also injured in the 9pm incident.

The suspect and several of his compatriots had gone to eat at the restaurant but were not satisfied with the food served.

The men involved argued with the victim and her husband, both in their 40s, and the woman ordered them to leave the premises.

The suspect then contacted his brother and returned to the restaurant to stab the victim to death with a knife.

When contacted, Penang police chief Azizee Ismail confirmed the incident. He said police had arrested three Myanmar men, including the suspect and his brother, to assist in their investigation.

“The suspect is believed to have been drunk at the time of the fight. Further investigations are being conducted under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder,” he said, adding that the victims had been taken to Seberang Jaya Hospital.