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Malaysia's P-M says new weapons needed to fight terrorism
Malaysia's Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad says the attacks on the United States have changed the concept of war and there is a need for new weapons to fight terrorism
He told the opening session of the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace defence exhibition that conventional weapons are not enough.
The Prime Minister called for researchers to develop new systems for intelligence gathering and surveillance, better photography from outer space, early detection of poisonous chemicals lots of gadgets.
Doctor Mahathir, has criticised the US-led attacks in Afghanistan, but he acknowledged that because of the terror attacks, the way of life of the people of the world has been changed in what he called, one cataclysmic moment.
The six-day defence exhibition was hit by last minute withdrawals because of increased military tension around the world.
9/10/01 22:00:40 | ABC Radio Australia News
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