A Malaysian student who went missing last Friday has returned to her apartment in France, according to her mother.

Nur Sakinah Naim, 19, was safe in her apartment, her mother Nor Halizah Ahmad, 43, told reporters at the family home in Kampung Masjid, Tikat Batu, Sungai Petani today.

Nor Halizah said the good news was conveyed to her by a representative from the Public Services Department who called at her home today.

- Bernama