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
The Indonesian air force is pushing for an order for more Leonardo AW101s after clearing itself of wrongdoing in buying a first aircraft.
Defense

By Marhalim Abas
Indonesian military police have impounded a Leonardo AW101 pending an investigation into the circumstances surrounding its acquisition.
Defense

By Marhalim Abas
Thailand is going ahead with a controversial order for submarines from China that is probably driven in part by a desire for closer relations with Beijing.
Defense