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
Myanmar has received 10 Grob G 120TP turboprop trainers, completing an order for 20 placed three years ago. The first 10 arrived in June 2015.
Defense

By Marhalim Abas
Indonesia has ordered two additional Airbus C295 aircraft, adding to nine already delivered.
Defense

By Marhalim Abas
Indonesia’s military transport fleet will be boosted by five C-130H Hercules airlifters by the end of 2017.
Defense