British Rule After Japanese Occupation

On September 5 1945, after the Japanese Occupation, the British made a return to Singapore. Just because Japanese occupation was over did not mean that hardship for us Singaporeans was over.

Along with me, a lot of people were living in poverty and jobless.

There was a severe shortage of food, water, electricity and housing. People lived in slum conditions and diseases were common because
of the poor living conditions we had.

The British tried to help and solve the problem and put Singapore back on its feet again
but some of these efforts were inadequate.
There were a lot of strikes and often took place in 1947.
It was even called the "Year Of Strikes"











Book : Singapore From Settlement To Nation (Sec 2 Book 2013)
Author : Curriculum Planning & Development Division
Publisher : Marshall Cavendish