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
Thailand, the last operator of the F-5E/F Tiger in Southeast Asia, will put four more of the light fighters into an extensive upgrade program.
Defense

By Marhalim Abas
The Philippines is getting more equipment for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions from the U.S.
Defense

By Marhalim Abas
The chief of the Indonesia’s Defense Facilities Board, Rear Adm. Leonardi, says the air force has stated a requirement for a high-endurance unmanned system able to detect, track and attack targets.
Defense