A Nepali died by falling from the third floor of a building in Ipoh, the capital city of the Malaysian state of Perak, on Saturday.

It is anticipated that the person died in a fight between Nepalis living in a hostel of Green Prospect Sdn Bhd Company. He was allegedly pushed down the building during the fight.

Local media reports stated that two Nepalis engaged in a scuffle at around 10:30 am on Saturday in the hostel situated at Setiawan, in Manjung District of Perak.

Reportedly, the deceased Nepali is said to be of 30-year-old but his identify has not been disclosed.

Local police said another Nepali involved in the fight has run away from the hostel. His identity too has not been made public.