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
Kuala Lumpur seeks information on FA-50, Tejas and JF-17. For surveillance, it will consider Sea Guardian, Wing Loong II and Anka.
Defense and Space

By Marhalim Abas
Malaysia has begun a quest to purchase light combat aircraft (LCA) and unmanned surveillance and attack aircraft.
Defense and Space

By Marhalim Abas
Singapore has announced it will acquire a small number of Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighters to prepare for the eventual retirement of its F-16 fleet.
Defense and Space