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.

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Articles

By Marhalim Abas
The Philippines has received a radar-carrying aerostat donated by the U.S. that will provide continuous surveillance of air and maritime traffic.
Defense

By Marhalim Abas
Recent Thai acquisitions are evidently part of a 10-year military modernization plan lifting defense spending to 2% of GDP.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Marhalim Abas
Thailand wants to purchase Boeing RGM-84L Harpoon anti-ship missiles for a frigate nearing completion in South Korea.
Defense