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
Rotorcraft will become a focus of Thailand’s military imports in the coming years.
Defense

By Marhalim Abas
Persistent internal challenges to Philippine national security are distracting the country from an effort to switch defense spending to face external threats.
Defense

By Marhalim Abas
Labor-saving automation is becoming a clear trend in Singaporean defense acquisition, as the wealthy city-state struggles with a low birth rate.
Defense