I went in search of the last kapitan twice and could not find him. On third visit, I found him. It was not obscure at all. In fact, his memorial was placed in a visible place, next to Lian Lin pagoda. Upon arrival, I saw flowers and incense sticks being offered on his memorial. Unlike the other three kapitan, YKS’s memorial was colourful with offerings.

I felt a sense of peace when I found Mr Yap. Third time lucky. I explored the surroundings for a bit before head back. Rewarded myself with some cake as a sense of accomplishment.

For those who don’t know who is YKS, here is short details on him:

Kapitan China Yap Kwan Seng (Chinese: 叶观盛甲, 1846–1902) was the fifth and last Kapitan China of Kuala Lumpur from 1889 to 1902. Kapitans were appointed chiefs or headmen of the various ethnic communities during the period of British colonial rule in what is present-day Malaysia. Kapitans played an important role in the history of the Chinese in Malaysia. They wielded considerable influence, contributing to social, economic and political development in areas under their jurisdiction.

Yap Kwan Seng, of Hakka descent, was born in 1846 in the Chak Kai district of China. He was a Hakka of the Fui Chiu clan. He moved to Malaya at the age of 18 and worked as a tin miner in Seremban. He founded the Pooi Shin Tong hospital and run the hospital using his own funds for 13 years before letting others run it. This is what you know present day as Tun Shin Hospital. He also founded Victoria Institution and brick factories in Brickfields.