KUALA LUMPUR - Some 40 Malaysian students who were studying in China have returned home and are under home surveillance, Bernama reported on Friday (Jan 31).

The students, most of whom were studying in Beijing, underwent health screening at the airport and were placed under surveillance for 14 days, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

"So far, the students who have returned are in good health," it said, adding that the Health Ministry had provided assessment tools to the students.