🇲🇾 Paskal 2018 (BASED ON TRUE STORY, with English subtitles)

The movie PASKAL, released in 2018, is based on the true story of the Royal Malaysian Navy's elite special forces unit, PASKAL (Pasukan Khas Laut), and their rescue mission of a hijacked tanker by Somali pirates. The film depicts a real-life mission led by Lieutenant Commander Arman Anwar, who led a PASKAL team to rescue the crew of the MV Bunga Laurel, which had been hijacked by Somali pirates in the Gulf of Aden in 2011. The movie also highlights the rigorous training and dedication of PASKAL members. Key points about the movie's basis in real events: Real-life mission: The movie is based on the true rescue mission of the MV Bunga Laurel, where a PASKAL team successfully rescued the crew from Somali pirates. Real-life character: The movie centers around Lieutenant Commander Arman Anwar, a real-life PASKAL officer, and his team's efforts to rescue the tanker. Real-life training and dedication: The film portrays the rigorous training and dedication of PASKAL members, emphasizing their commitment to their roles and missions. Real PASKAL members featured: In addition to being based on real events, the movie also features real-life PASKAL members in some scenes, further enhancing the authenticity of the portrayal, according to Gempak.