MALAYSIANS PLANNING TO TRAVEL TO LONDON ADVISED TO INFORM HIGH COMM

KOTA KINABALU (Malaysia), Aug 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysians intending to visit
Britain, particularly London, should inform the High Commission in London of
their travel plans, Foreign Minister Anifah Aman said Tuesday night.

He said this was a precaution as the situation was escalating with rioting
reported to be spreading to other areas of London.

At a press conference here, Anifah gave the telephone numbers for families
concerned about the wellbeing of relatives in London to dial for information as
the rioting entered its fourth day Tuesday.

The families in Malaysia could call the Foreign Ministry at 03-88874353,
88874570 and 88892746.

They can also call the High Commission in London at ++44 020 7919 0242.

Earlier, Rural and Regional Development Minister Mohd Shafie
Apdal said in Bangi that Selangor-born student Asyraf Hazlan sustained a jaw
injury and was treated at the Royal London Hospital.

He said the accountancy student, who is in his 20s, was attacked by a group
of rioters while on his way to meet a friend.