A teenager in Indonesia fatally stabbed his older sibling in a fit of rage over a packet of instant noodles.

The incident took place in Lalan district, South Sumatra, on April 8 when the 15-year-old bought a packet of instant noodles from a nearby shop to break fast.

Local police said the older sibling, aged 27, got angry when he found out that the teenager, identified with the initial AL, had bought only one packet.

As a result, the older sibling, identified with the initial R, slapped AL and squeezed his cheeks in anger, said Lalan police chief Hasurungan Hutajulu on Monday.

Incensed, AL stabbed R in the stomach, news portal Kompas.com reported.

“The alleged perpetrator, who was slicing onions and kangkung (water spinach) with a knife in the kitchen, spontaneously stabbed the victim in the stomach,” said Mr Hutajulu.

Family members immediately took the injured sibling to a nearby clinic, but the victim died shortly after.

Police said they have seized the knife used in the incident. The teenager is being held at a police station.

Village head Karang Agung Aripin told Tribunnews that the siblings were not known to have any problems, adding that the teenager was known to be a quiet child.