Ng, born in 1930, was of Teochew origin. Ng earned his nickname of "Crippled Ho" or "Limpy Ho" following a leg injury sustained in a street fight.[1][2] He sneaked to Hong Kong from Mainland China during the Great Chinese Famine in the 1960s.
Ng was arrested in 12 November 1974 on charges of smuggling 20 tonnes of opium and morphine from Thailand and other countries into Hong Kong. Nicknamed "Mr. Big" by the media, Ng was convicted in May 1975 to 30 years of imprisonment, the longest sentence ever imposed by a Hong Kong court at that time.[2][4][5][6] His wife was subsequently arrested and was convicted on 23 February to 16 years imprisonment and was fined 1 million yuan.
Ng became a key witness in the case against Ma Sik-chun, Ng's former associate[4] who was facing charges of heroin and opium trafficking.[1][7]
Ng became a Buddhist while in jail. In April 1991, his sentenced was reduced by the Governor of Hong Kong by four and a half years, and was scheduled to be released at the end of the year. In July, Ng was diagnosed with terminal liver cancer, and it was estimated that he would live no more than 6 weeks. His sentence was then further reduced.[6]
On 14 August 1991, after serving 16 years in jail, Ng was released on medical grounds. He was moved to a guarded hospital cell to a ward at the Queen Mary Hospital. He died a few weeks later on September 8, 1991 at age 61. His wife was eventually released from prison in 1992.[2][8]
Media portrayals
Ng Sik-ho's story has been adapted multiple times in Hong Kong cinema, and he served as a popular trope in Triad films.[9][10] Fictional portrayals inspired by or involved Ng includes:
^ abGough, Neil (2014-04-14). "Arrest Order for Fugitive Hong Kong Tycoon Reaffirmed". Sinosphere Blog. Retrieved 2020-05-18.
^ abcdChoi, Martin (2018-11-16). . South China Morning Post. Archived from the original on 2020-05-19. Retrieved 2020-05-18.
^"跛豪集團販毒疑案今晨在高院審訊吳錫豪出庭時仍笑容滿臉" [The case of Limpy Ho's drug cartel heard at the High Court this morning; Ng Sik-ho still went to court with a smile]. The Kung Sheung Evening News (in Chinese). Hong Kong: Industrial and Commercial Daily Press. 1975-04-14. p. 1.
^ ab"ACAN in the 21st Century - A Continuing Challenge" (PDF). Narcotics Division, Security Bureau. Retrieved 2020-05-18.
^. Reuters. 2019-10-14. Archived from the original on 2020-05-19. Retrieved 2020-05-18.
^ ab"僅獲釋三週一代梟雄跛豪逝世" [Only released for three weeks, drug lord Limpy Ho has passed away]. Wah Kiu Yat Po (in Chinese). Hong Kong: Wah Kiu Yat Po. 1991-09-09. p. 4.
^Boggan, Steve (1998-01-20). . The Independent. Archived from the original on 2020-05-18. Retrieved 2020-05-18.
^"跛豪獲釋暢談感受富貴由天生死有命" [Limpy Ho released and talked about his experiences; "Wealth is decided by the heavens; Life and death by fate"]. Wah Kiu Yat Po (in Chinese). Hong Kong: Wah Kiu Yat Po. 1991-08-15. p. 1.
^. Week In China. 2017-10-06. Archived from the original on 2020-05-19. Retrieved 2020-05-18.
^Vesia, Michael. . Offscreen. Archived from the original on 2020-05-19. Retrieved 2020-05-18.
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traditional, chinese, 吳錫豪, simplified, chinese, 吴锡豪, pinyin, háo, jyutping, sik3, hou4, 1930, september, 1991, also, known, crippled, limpy, chinese, 跛豪, pinyin, háo, jyutping, hou4, prominent, hong, kong, drug, lord, triad, boss, 吳錫豪born1930, 1930, shantou, g. Ng Sik ho traditional Chinese 吳錫豪 simplified Chinese 吴锡豪 pinyin Wu Xi hao Jyutping Ng4 Sik3 hou4 1930 September 8 1991 also known as Crippled Ho or Limpy Ho Chinese 跛豪 pinyin Bǒ Hao Jyutping Bo2 Hou4 was a prominent Hong Kong drug lord and triad boss Ng Sik ho吳錫豪Born1930 1930 Shantou Guangdong Republic of ChinaDiedSeptember 8 1991 1991 09 08 aged 61 Queen Mary Hospital British Hong KongOther namesCrippled Ho Limpy HoSpouseCheng Yuet yingCapture statusArrestedDetailsSpan of crimes1967 1974CountryBritish Hong KongDate apprehended12 November 1974Ng Sik hoTraditional Chinese吳錫豪Simplified Chinese吴锡豪TranscriptionsStandard MandarinHanyu PinyinWu Xi haoYue CantoneseJyutpingNg4 Sik3 hou4Biography EditNg born in 1930 was of Teochew origin Ng earned his nickname of Crippled Ho or Limpy Ho following a leg injury sustained in a street fight 1 2 He sneaked to Hong Kong from Mainland China during the Great Chinese Famine in the 1960s From as early as 1967 Ng was involved in the illicit trade of opium and morphine He was married to Cheng Yuet ying traditional Chinese 鄭月英 simplified Chinese 郑月英 pinyin Zheng Yue Ying Jyutping Zeng6 Jyut6 jing1 who was also involved in the drug trade 3 Ng built a drug empire that at the time of his arrest was said to have covered Hong Kong Macau Thailand Taiwan Singapore Britain and America 2 Ng was arrested in 12 November 1974 on charges of smuggling 20 tonnes of opium and morphine from Thailand and other countries into Hong Kong Nicknamed Mr Big by the media Ng was convicted in May 1975 to 30 years of imprisonment the longest sentence ever imposed by a Hong Kong court at that time 2 4 5 6 His wife was subsequently arrested and was convicted on 23 February to 16 years imprisonment and was fined 1 million yuan Ng became a key witness in the case against Ma Sik chun Ng s former associate 4 who was facing charges of heroin and opium trafficking 1 7 Ng became a Buddhist while in jail In April 1991 his sentenced was reduced by the Governor of Hong Kong by four and a half years and was scheduled to be released at the end of the year In July Ng was diagnosed with terminal liver cancer and it was estimated that he would live no more than 6 weeks His sentence was then further reduced 6 On 14 August 1991 after serving 16 years in jail Ng was released on medical grounds He was moved to a guarded hospital cell to a ward at the Queen Mary Hospital He died a few weeks later on September 8 1991 at age 61 His wife was eventually released from prison in 1992 2 8 Media portrayals EditNg Sik ho s story has been adapted multiple times in Hong Kong cinema and he served as a popular trope in Triad films 9 10 Fictional portrayals inspired by or involved Ng includes Zeoi Fu Kam Lung 1976 portrayed by Lau Dan Blowing in the Wind 1980 portrayed by Lau Kong Hong Kong Criminal Archives Black Money 1991 portrayed by Lam Lap Sam To Be Number One 1991 portrayed by Ray Lui Queen of Underworld 1991 portrayed by Ray Lui Lee Rock 1991 portrayed by Victor Hon Lee Rock II 1991 portrayed by Victor Hon The Greed of Man 1992 portrayed by Lau Kong The Prince of Temple Street 1992 portrayed by Lau Siu Ming The H K Triad 1999 portrayed by Sean Lau I Corrupt All Cops 2009 portrayed by Alan Chui Chung San Beauty In the South 2012 portrayed by Liu Can Chasing the Dragon 2017 portrayed by Donnie Yen Once Upon a Time in Hong Kong 2021 portrayed by Tony Leung Ka faiReferences Edit a b Gough Neil 2014 04 14 Arrest Order for Fugitive Hong Kong Tycoon Reaffirmed Sinosphere Blog Retrieved 2020 05 18 a b c d Choi Martin 2018 11 16 When Hong Kong s most notorious drug lord Limpy Ho the biggest Mr Big was caught South China Morning Post Archived from the original on 2020 05 19 Retrieved 2020 05 18 跛豪集團販毒疑案今晨在高院審訊吳錫豪出庭時仍笑容滿臉 The case of Limpy Ho s drug cartel heard at the High Court this morning Ng Sik ho still went to court with a smile The Kung Sheung Evening News in Chinese Hong Kong Industrial and Commercial Daily Press 1975 04 14 p 1 a b ACAN in the 21st Century A Continuing Challenge PDF Narcotics Division Security Bureau Retrieved 2020 05 18 The hunt for Asia s El Chapo Reuters 2019 10 14 Archived from the original on 2020 05 19 Retrieved 2020 05 18 a b 僅獲釋三週一代梟雄跛豪逝世 Only released for three weeks drug lord Limpy Ho has passed away Wah Kiu Yat Po in Chinese Hong Kong Wah Kiu Yat Po 1991 09 09 p 4 Boggan Steve 1998 01 20 Tory Scandal An Oriental family tale of drugs corruption and exile The Independent Archived from the original on 2020 05 18 Retrieved 2020 05 18 跛豪獲釋暢談感受富貴由天生死有命 Limpy Ho released and talked about his experiences Wealth is decided by the heavens Life and death by fate Wah Kiu Yat Po in Chinese Hong Kong Wah Kiu Yat Po 1991 08 15 p 1 Chasing that dragon Week In China 2017 10 06 Archived from the original on 2020 05 19 Retrieved 2020 05 18 Vesia Michael The Gangster as Hero in Hong Kong Cinema Offscreen Archived from the original on 2020 05 19 Retrieved 2020 05 18 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Ng Sik ho amp oldid 1113555652, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
