MALAYSIA VOICES CONCERN OVER TENSION IN KOREAN PENINSULA

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Wednesday expressed concern over
the heightened tension in the Korean peninsula following North Korea's artillery
attacks on Nov 23 on a South Korean island and the return fire by South Korea.

Foreign Minister Anifah Aman said Malaysia condemned the incident
on Yeonpyeong Island which resulted in two South Korean soldiers dead and
several people injured.

"Malaysia calls on all quarters to avoid resorting to action which can
escalate the tension and generate instability in this region," he said in a
statement.

Anifah said Malaysia hoped that all quarters would strive to maintain peace
and stability in the Korean peninsula and concentrate efforts on measures to
build trust and confidence.

-- BERNAMA