Govt concerned: PM

In a guarded reaction to the alleged mistreatment of ethnic Indians in Malaysia, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday voiced concern over the developments amid mounting demands for action. Singh said the Government is concerned whenever Indian citizens and people of Indian origin are in trouble anywhere in the world. 8220;This is a matter which concerns us. Whenever people of India run into difficulties, it is a source of concern,8221; Singh told reporters when asked to comment on the developments in Malaysia. He, however, refused to speak further on the issue saying Parliament was in session. Singh was asked to comment at a joint press conference with Portuguese Prime Minister Jose Socrates.