MELAKA, Feb. 8 -- A 21-year-old university student and her younger sibling experienced a terrifying moment when they were chased by an unknown man believed to be armed with a knife at the parking area of a shopping mall in Taman Lagenda last night.

The pair were waiting at the parking area for a family member to get into their vehicle when they were approached by a 50-year-old man at about 9.30pm, Malay news outlet BH reported today.

Melaka Tengah district police chief Assistant Commissioner Christopher Patit said the suspect suddenly scolded and shouted at the victim and her sibling while holding a knife, causing them to become frightened and suspicious.

"The victim, who is also the eldest of four siblings, and her sibling ran into th...