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 rolled out two new types of helicopters and its latest military hardware in a live-fire display at a civilian port to celebrate the anniversary of its armed forces on Oct. 5.
Defense

By Marhalim Abas
Malaysia is sending an Airbus A400M Atlas airlifter to South Korea to take part in an air show in Seoul from Oct. 17-22.
Defense

By Marhalim Abas
The Philippines is making progress in a program to acquire six Embraer Super Tucanos to fill a light-attack requirement.
Defense