The Making of Malaysia’s Toughest Men: GGK Special Forces Training

Born on the 1st of May, 1965, Malaysia’s Special Service Group (SSG) or more known as Grup Gerak Khas (GGK), is one of the most feared and respected units in Malaysia’s military branch. The first batch was trained by the world-renowned British Royal Marine Commandos. 1600 men volunteered, 300 selected but in the end, only 12 men left.

What made it so difficult to be one of the members of this elite group?