British High Commission in Malaysia assists in search for missing UK teen
The teenager, David Balisong from Cheadle, Greater Manchester, is believed to have secretly flown to Malaysia last month. His whereabouts remain unknown.
"We are supporting the family of the British national reported missing in Malaysia and are in contact with the local authorities," a spokesman told the New Straits Times.
Yesterday, the Daily Mail reported that David had informed his brother he was leaving early for school, where he was due to sit for his A-level exams.
The next day, police in England confirmed that David had travelled alone from Manchester Airport and had been granted a 90-day visa upon arrival in Malaysia.
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