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The Double 7 gang also known as the 77 Gang is a notorious organized crime group based in Malaysia. Known for their vast network of an approximately 100,000 active member spreading across the country. Upon its formation, the gang has grow such a strong influence and building networks across Southeast Asia with its connection in Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand and Taiwan. Like other criminal organization, members of the gang are bound by strict codes of conducts of their own, and use secret codes/gestures as a way of communication.

Origins
The gang was formed in the early 2000’s by a vicious underworld figure known as “Ayah Boss”/“Mr. Gun”. It is also believed that the gang was called after his name as the number “7” resembles a “gun”. There are no clear informations regarding the origins of the gang but some do believes that it may be related to some gang-feud with the older-existing gangs like Tiga Line gang and 36 gang back in the decade.

Symbol
The most common symbol used by the gang is the spiderweb which is also related and also used by many other gangs (most Malay Gangs). The octagonal shape logo is similar to the pakua symbol in the chinese culture. There are also other element related to the gang such as the “tiger bitting a sword” logo.

Organization and Structure
The gang consists of mix-racial members with malays as the dominants and make up to a huge composition of the organization followed by chinese, indians and other local ethnics. Each individuals must first be recommended by a ‘made man’ of the gang and be tested with their loyalty. Ones whom passed the test will then need to go through a secret initiation ritual and must take the oath before officially join as a member. In a closed interview with a former-member, members of the gang is made up of individuals from various social class including businessmen, civil servants and even politicians.

Similar to the other Malay Gang structure, the head of the group is called “Ayah” which means “father” in Malay Language.