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Shock waves from attacks cause reaction in Asia

Malaysia's Prime Minister Doctor Mahathir has closed Malaysia's stock exchange in reaction.

Prime Minister Mahathir says US retaliation will not solve any problems.

South East Asis correspondant Geoff Thompson reports.

Thai authorities have thrown a security cordon around the United Embassy in Bangkok, the second biggest Embassy in the world. But in Malaysia the response to the carnage has been more substantial. Prime Minister Mahathir has ordered the closure today of the country's Stock Exchange in an attempt to avoid any sudden shocks hitting Malaysia's market. Cancelling a plane trip to Europe Prime Minister Mahathir voiced fears of retaliatory action by the United States would cost more lives and trigger more attacks. Taiwan has also closed its Stock Market today while Japan has promised business as usual.

12/09/01 13:29:17 | ABC Radio Australia News

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