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
Malaysia has set up a naval air squadron to operate drones given to the country by the U.S., the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) chief says.
Defense and Space

By Marhalim Abas
The Philippines expects to receive a batch of UH-1 Iroquois helicopter parts donated by Japan in early 2019.
Defense and Space

By Marhalim Abas
Indonesia is likely to put into service a locally made surface-to-surface missile within two years, the manufacturer says.
Defense and Space