‘Panjang’ causes a stir in Melbourne

Causing a commotion: The suspect shouting at officers as he was detained by special police officers outside the restaurantin central Melbourne. — EPA

MELBOURNE: For some two hours, a shirtless Malaysian who referred to himself as the ‘Messiah’ held siege at the Little Ipoh Restaurant in Melbourne.

Police were called to the restaurant just after 1pm following reports that a man clutching a knife and fork was arguing with staff at the eatery, The Daily Mail reported.