Former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad claims Malaysian students in the UK were told off by government officials for meeting him during Hari Raya celebrations.

In the latest article on his blog, Mahathir - who was in London to be with family - said that he had performed Aidilfitri prayers at a mosque in Acton where there were many Malaysian students.

However, when he and his wife Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali met them after prayers, the Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia chairperson felt something was amiss.