Malaysian Defence is the weblog of Marhalim Abas, who has reported on defence and national issues since 1994 while working with the New Straits Times, the Malay Mail and theSun. Malaysian Defence hopes to fill the void by the mainstream media which regard defence and national security as a passing fad. Covering Malaysian Defence without fear or favour and with dignity. The views express here apart from comments are solely of the author. Malaysian Defence is the first country-based website dedicated to the Malaysian defence and national security news. It is targeted to government officials, military, industry, media and enthusiasts. We are pleased to accept advertisements to help us pay our bills. We can be contacted at marhalim68@gmail.com.Twitter @marhalimabas. Facebook malaysiandefence. Skype marhalim.abas