MALAYSIANS WAIT IN LINE AT THE MCDONALDS RESTAURANT TO PURCHASE 'HELLO KITTY' AND 'DEAR DANIEL' IN KUALA LUMPUR.

Customers wait in line to buy McDonalds 'Hello Kitty' and its partner 'Dear Daniel' in Kuala Lumpur February 24. Nearly 100 Malaysians, some arriving as early as 6 a.m., wait before the opening of the restaurant to purchase the popular Japanese characters. The toys went on sale on Thursday for 9 ringgit ($2.40) with every purchase of 5 ringgit ($1.30) McDonalds meal. REUTERS/Bazuki Muhammad PP04020011