Malaysians Planning To Travel To London Advised To Inform High Commission

KOTA KINABALU, Aug 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysians intending to visit Britain, particularly London, should inform the High Commission in London of their travel plans, Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Anifah Aman said.

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 Datuk Seri 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.