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
Malaysia has set up a naval air squadron to operate drones given to the country by the U.S., the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) chief says.
Defense

By Marhalim Abas
The Philippines expects to receive a batch of UH-1 Iroquois helicopter parts donated by Japan in early 2019.
Defense

By Marhalim Abas
Indonesia is likely to put into service a locally made surface-to-surface missile within two years, the manufacturer says.
Defense