Norway's King Harald 'improving' as he continues treatment in Malaysia following hospitalisation

Norway's King Harald V, aged 87 and in poor health, is "improving" from an infection that forced him to be hospitalised while on holiday in Malaysia, according to his office.

The king will remain in hospital on the island of Langkawi, and it is not yet known when he will return home, the Royal House of Norway said in a statement Wednesday.

The king's "personal physician is in Langkawi and confirms that the king is improving from his infection. His majesty is well taken care of at the hospital and is receiving good treatment," the statement said.