Britons warned of potential terror attack in busy Malaysian shopping area

Jalan Alor street in Kuala Lumpur is known as a bustling food market Credit: Google Maps

Britons have been warned of a potentially imminent terror attack in Malaysia.

The US embassy issued an advisory urging people to avoid Jalan Alor, in Kuala Lumpur, stating it had "credible threat information" relating to the shopping district and its immediate surrounding areas.

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) carried the warning on its website, while the Australian embassy also issued a similar alert to its citizens.

The street, which is situated in the heart of the Malaysian capital, is known for its bustling street market and numerous food stalls.

Malaysia has arrested more than 100 supporters of the Islamic State (IS) group in the past two years, some of whom were allegedly plotting attacks in the country.