Malaysia confirms first case of swine flu

Malaysia confirmed its first case of swine flu Friday, a 21-year-old student who recently returned from the United States.

The Health Ministry said the man was hospitalized Thursday after suffering from fever, a sore throat and body aches. He had returned to Malaysia from the United States on Wednesday.

Tests confirmed that he was infected with the H1N1 swine flu virus, the ministry said in a statement.

Acting Health Minister Kong Cho Ha said the man's condition "is OK ... very stable."

Five of his family members have been placed under quarantine as a precaution, Kong said.

Authorities are also trying to trace and …