BUTTERWORTH: The Defence Ministry will identify outstanding veterans from the Special Service Group, known as the Grup Gerak Khas (GGK), to boost security at the country’s borders, says Adly Zahari.
The Deputy Defence Minister said they would be roped into the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) to safeguard the nation’s entry points.
He said the initiative aimed to leverage the experience and expertise of former GGK commandos in supporting AKPS.
Adly said the selection process not only involved top GGK veterans but also those from other elite units, such as the 10th Parachute Brigade.
“Our main priority now will be our GGK veterans,” he said after launching the Armed Forces Fund Board’s (LTAT) inaugural Usahawan Wira Empowerment Programme, designed to enhance the socio-economic, resilience and entrepreneurial capacity of army veterans, at the Air Force base here yesterday.
Adly explained that the appointments would be made under AKPS, but the ministry would identify and recommend its best former personnel from GGK.
He described the initiative as a valuable opportunity for former servicemen to continue serving and protecting the nation.
During a question-and-answer session in the Dewan Rakyat on Wednesday, Adly announced that GGK veterans would be roped into AKPS.
Under Budget 2026, the AKPS was allocated RM45mil to boost security at the borders and support the hiring of 220 staff members, prioritising military veterans.
