Marhalim Abas

Southeast Asia Correspondent

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Summary

Marhalim Abas, based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, covers Southeast Asian defense. He has worked as a journalist specializing in Southeast Asia defense and security since 1994, initially with the New Straits Times newspaper.

Articles

By Marhalim Abas
Indonesia is in talks with Western manufacturers about a possible fighter order and is considering the Eurofighter Typhoon and Lockheed Martin F-16V.
Singapore Airshow

By Marhalim Abas
The CAE Brunei multi-purpose training center will be cheaper and nearer to other Asia-Pacific operators of the Black Hawks, providing an immersive training experience for a full range of pilot training requirements.
Singapore Airshow

By Marhalim Abas
Singapore is upgrading its Boeing AH-64D Apache attack helicopters with new mission systems, apparently as a midlife update for the type.
Singapore Airshow