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
Thailand’s air force has contracted for two additional Airbus H225M Caracal helicopters, with a further order possible.
Defense

By Marhalim Abas
Korea Aerospace Industries expects to deliver two FA-50s to the Philippines this year, working toward filling an order for 12 of the light attack aircraft by next year.
Defense

By Marhalim Abas
Indonesia is not looking to replace four Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI) aircraft it has lost in crashes since 2010.
Defense