The Asian Crime Century

The Asian Crime Century

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The Ghee Hin and the Secret Societies of Singapore

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The Asian Crime Century briefing 110

Mar 20, 2025
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Altar of the Ghee Hin secret society (Source: Ghee Hin Museum, Johor Bahru)

There are periodic sweeps by the Singapore Police to suppress secret societies in the city state. The Secret Societies Branch usually leads these efforts, such as the arrest of 11 people during a trawl of 40 entertainment venues in December 2024. Such operations are a routine po…

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