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
Indonesia has pledged more funds to help state aircraft manufacturer Indonesian Aerospace, especially to make its 19-seat N219 light twin turboprop aircraft an export success.
Air Transport

By Marhalim Abas
Malaysia has begun exploratory talks with other Hornet operators about buying surplus F/A-18s. Advanced new aircraft are not currently affordable.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Marhalim Abas
Malaysia has shifted its ambitions to seeking additional, secondhand Boeing F/A-18s Hornets, putting off a long-standing requirement for advanced new aircraft until the 2020s.
Defense