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
Malaysia appears to be finally making serious moves toward fulfilling a long-standing requirement for maritime patrollers.
Defense

By Marhalim Abas
Airbus is attempting to line up a commercial operator for the A400M Atlas airlifter, signing an agreement under which an Indonesian state airline will study a possible order.
Air Transport

By Marhalim Abas
Malaysia is not ready to buy the Dassault Rafale, despite a renewed push by France to persuade the country to choose the fighter for a current requirement.
Defense