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
Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI) is expected to complete deliveries of Thailand’s first batch of T-50 jet trainers by March.
Defense

By Marhalim Abas
Thailand is putting into service a locally made UAV, likely for patrol along its land borders.
Defense

By Marhalim Abas
A possible visit to Jakarta by Russian President Vladimir Putin is raising the possibility that Indonesia will sign a contract for 11 Sukhoi Su-35 Flankers this month.
Defense