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’ aviation capabilities are getting a boost with the commissioning of two attack aircraft and two surveillance aircraft this month.
Defense

By Marhalim Abas
Indonesia has become the launch customer of the UMS Skeldar vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) V-200 UAV, with the delivery of a single system.
Defense

By Marhalim Abas
Malaysia is considering buying excess aircraft from Saudi Arabia, though the exact types are still to be determined.
Defense