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
Thales has delivered the first of up to seven Fulmar X mini-UAVs to Malaysia, with the rest to be handed over this year.
Defense

By Marhalim Abas
Malaysia has sent its first Airbus A400M Atlas airlifter back to Seville, Spain, for an upgrade at the manufacturer’s expense.
Defense

By Marhalim Abas
KUALA LUMPUR—Indonesian approval for funding for transport aircraft is a step toward a planned purchase of A400M Atlases, but will not result in an immediate order.
Air Transport