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 is starting upgrades on nine Lockheed Martin F-16A/Bs ordered in 1986.
Defense

By Marhalim Abas
The Philippines has again requested bids for two maritime patrollers—barely 60 days after a similar exercise failed to find a qualified bidder.
Defense

By Marhalim Abas
The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) will have access to an air base in Western Australia for a further 25 years under an agreement signed on Aug. 21.
Defense