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
The timing of the purchase has not been disclosed, but experience with other Indonesian programs suggests it may be protracted.
Defense and Space

By Marhalim Abas
The gift, formally made on June 5, will be a boon to the RMAF, which operates eight F/A-18Ds that are similar to Australia’s Hornets.
Defense and Space

By Marhalim Abas
Indonesian Aerospace has begun deliveries of the latest version of the C212 transport, handing over two aircraft to Vietnam.
Defense and Space