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
Based in New South Wales, the squadron is operating two types of drone, the Boeing Insitu ScanEagle and Schiebel S-100 Camcopter.
Defense and Space

By Marhalim Abas
Malaysia has conducted test firings of its Thales Starstreak short range air-defense missiles from new launchers.
Defense and Space

By Marhalim Abas
The new helicopters will join the air force’s existing fleet of H225Ms for search-and-rescue and troop transport missions.
Defense and Space