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
Singapore will buy two more submarines from ThyssenKrupp to be delivered beginning in 2024.
Defense

By Marhalim Abas
The Philippines has yet again reissued a request for tenders for six light attack aircraft it has been seeking since 2012.
Defense

By Marhalim Abas
Malaysian plans to get used fighter jets and maritime patrollers for its air force are looking doubtful as the service claims ignorance over the deals.
Defense