French envoy: Malaysian students safe, but must remain vigilant

Lighted candles are displayed in tribute to victims near the site of the attack at the Bataclan concert hall in Paris. - Reuters.

KUALA LUMPUR: France has given its assurance on the safety of Malaysian students in the country, but has urged them to be vigilant following last Friday's deadly attacks in Paris.           

French Ambassador to Malaysia Christopher Penot said that French security forces had been placed on full alert to ensure the safety of people in France.