Sio Sam Ong (小三王), literally meaning "Three Little Kings", or SSO, for short, is a leading Chinese

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in Malaysia; with a strong presence in the north (i.e.

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). Mainly based in

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, it is widely considered to be one of the most powerful triads in the country. Like their counterparts in Singapore and Taiwan, the Sio Sam Ong mostly consists of the

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ethnic group.

Background

It is believed that Sio Sam Ong was established during the 1940s to 1950s; being mainly active in northern Malaysia. According to the

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, Sio Sam Ong is currently one of the most active triads after Aek En Sang, Ang Soon Toong, Salakau Singapore, Ghee Heng, Ang Bin Hoay and Chaun San in Malaysia. it is believed that they have around 500 thousand members and involved in 100 countries. In Malaysia, they were actively involved in politics by joining the government coalition (

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) parties

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(UMNO) and the

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(MCA) to cover up their identity. They use the code of 3821 gang, and 36 international brothers/ red international army according to the hoax of Chinese triads history. Its currently headed by Dragon Head, Ong King Ee, nicknamed "Jackie Chan". According to Penang police, the triad has been involved in international

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and

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at its height. The triad gained notoriety by the slaying of six people in Taman Bersatu, Sungai Petani, in September 1992. The members were also involved in at least 10 murders in the state in the late '80s and early '90s. There were five members executed for betraying the triad, the remains were exhumed from unmarked graves in Mount Erskine, Penang. Many of its high-ranking members are still high on the Malaysian Police wanted list.

References

Who Are The Triads Identified? at mynewsfocus.com
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