With the growing threat of terrorism since the 11 September attacks , this unit has increasingly adapted itself to conduct counter-terrorism duties . With the aim of creating teams that are capable of dealing with a broad range of operations ( especially counter-terrorism operations ) , the PGK small patrol team consist of six to ten operatives led by officers ranked from Police Inspector to Superintendent of Police with different expertise such as an assault units , snipers , communications experts , EOD experts and field medics . The PGK has also forged closer relations with the special forces of the Malaysian Armed Forces , including the elite 10th Parachute Brigade , 21st '' Grup Gerak Khas '' , PASKAL and PASKAU , so as to enable them to more effectively enforce security within Malaysia 's borders
11 September attacks
September 11 attacks
Special Actions Unit (Malaysia)