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
Aiming to build a force of 180 fighters by 2024, Indonesia has ordered Su-35s and is looking for a possible Western combat aircraft contract.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Marhalim Abas
The Philippines National Police air unit is expected to return to the skies in June after delivery of a Bell 429 Global Ranger light twin-engine helicopter.
Defense

By Marhalim Abas
Indonesia finally has signed a contract for 11 Sukhoi Su-35 Flankers, four years after selecting the Russian aircraft to replace its fleet of F-5 fighters.
Defense