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.

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Articles

By Marhalim Abas
Singapore has demonstrated its capacity for independent weapons development by introducing into service what it calls an advanced armored vehicle.
Defense and Space

By Marhalim Abas
Malaysia will buy two maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) and three long-range armed drones starting in 2021, its defense ministry says.
Defense and Space

By Marhalim Abas
The U.S. is permitting Vietnam to buy six Insitu ScanEagle drones worth $9.7 million, a sign of strengthening security ties with Washington.
Defense and Space