Setapak lad saluted for being first Chinese commando in decades


PETALING JAYA: When news broke of Leftenan Muda Chan Ming Youn qualifying for one of the world’s toughest military units, many Malaysians took to social media to congratulate the first Malaysian Chinese to pass out as a commando in decades.

He earned his green beret to join one of the world's toughest military units - Gerup Gerak Khas (GGK) or Special Service Group.

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