Hai San Secret Society
海山公司 | |
Captain China surrounded by his Chinese and Malay followers. | |
| Founded | 1799 |
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| Founding location | Penang Island, East India Company |
| Years active | 1820–1890 |
| Territory | Malaya and Singapore |
| Ethnicity | Hakka Chinese |
| Activities | Bribery, conspiracy, extortion and mercenary |
| Rivals | Ghee Hin Society |
The Hai San Society (Chinese: 海山公司; pinyin: Hǎi Shān Gōng Sī; Jyutping: Hoi2 Saan1; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Hái-san; Pha̍k-fa-sṳ: Hói-sân), which had its origins in Southern China, was a Penang-based Chinese secret society established around 1820 and in 1825 led by Low, Ah Chong and Hoh Akow (also spelt Ho Ah Kow or Hok Ah Keow), its titular head. At that time the society's headquarters was located at Beach Street (Ujong Passir).