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 has ordered Lockheed Martin Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods for its Lockheed Martin F-16s, boosting their interception and ground attack capabilities.
Defense

By Marhalim Abas
Singapore is upgrading its Boeing AH-64D Apache attack helicopters with new mission systems, apparently as a midlife update for the type.
Defense

By Marhalim Abas
Shortly after flight Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 (MH 370) went missing, the Malaysian government sought to replace the country’s air-defense radar.
Air Transport