Hai San Secret Society

Also known as: Hai San, Hai San Society, Hoi2 Saan1, Hói-sân, Hǎi Shān Gōng Sī
Based in MalaysiaDefunct1820–1890SourcesHai San Secret Society

A Penang-based Chinese secret society established around 1820, originating from Southern China. It was involved in bribery, conspiracy, extortion, and mercenary activities, and played a prominent role in the Larut Wars of 1862–1873. The society was predominantly Hakka and rivaled the Ghee Hin Society. It was dissolved around 1890.

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The Hai San Society engaged in bribery, false swearing, and open violence in Singapore.
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