KLUANG, Malaysia: About 50 trainees created havoc at the Padang Hijau National Service Camp here after they were involved in a brawl.

Six trainees aged between 18 and 21 suffered multiple injuries on their face, hands and legs as a result of the brawl where chairs were also used.

They trainees were having supper at the camp's cafeteria when some of them starting teasing one another.

However, the tension among the trainees increased as the teasing intensified.

The situation became worst when the trainees started throwing punches and swinging chairs at each other.

The camp authorities then alerted the police who arrived soon after.

Kluang OCPD Asst Comm Fawzi Arshad said police have detained three trainees aged between 18 and 21.

"Initial investigations revealed that the three of them had started the fight.

"The injured trainees received outpatient treatment at the Kluang Hospital," he said, adding that the suspects have no past criminal records.

He said the case has been classified under Section 148 of the Penal Code for rioting with weapons.

He urged anyone with information to contact the police hotline at 07-2212999 or go to the nearest police station.