How Did The Locals Respond To Japanese Rule? Flashcards
How did the Japanese seek support from locals during their rule?
The Japanese actively sought the support of the Malays in administering Japanese rule, assigning them duties such as policing and reporting on suspected hostile activities.
Which other groups assisted the Japanese during their rule?
Some Chinese were enlisted as informants for the Kempeitai during Operation Sook Ching, helping to identify those seen as anti-Japanese.
What was the response of some locals to Japanese rule?
Not everyone was willing to cooperate; for example, seven senior officers of the Malay Regiment refused to pledge loyalty and were executed.
What actions did resistance groups take against Japanese rule?
Resistance groups like the Malayan People’s Anti-Japanese Army (MPAJA) and Force 136 aimed to drive the Japanese out of Singapore, carrying out sabotage attacks and distributing anti-Japanese propaganda.
What was the role of the Malayan People’s Anti-Japanese Army (MPAJA)?
MPAJA members conducted sabotage attacks on Japanese officers and aroused anti-Japanese sentiments among the locals through newspapers and posters.
What was the purpose of Force 136?
Force 136, a secret organization set up by the British, gathered information about the Japanese and organized sabotage activities.
Who was Lim Bo Seng?
Lim Bo Seng (1909-1944) was a prominent Hokkien businessman who undertook active leadership in anti-Japanese activities during World War II.
What did Lim Bo Seng do during the Japanese Occupation?
Lim Bo Seng organized anti-Japanese activities, including a boycott of Japanese goods, and later joined Force 136 to fight against the Japanese through guerrilla tactics.
What happened to Lim Bo Seng in 1944?
He was captured and tortured by the Japanese but did not reveal any information. He died in prison on 29 June 1944.
Who was Elizabeth Choy?
Elizabeth Choy (1910-2006) was a local canteen operator who delivered supplies to British POWs during the Japanese Occupation.
What happened to Elizabeth Choy during the Japanese Occupation?
She was imprisoned and tortured by the Japanese for close to 200 days but did not name her torturers after the war.
What recognition did Elizabeth Choy receive for her bravery?
She was awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) and the Order of the Star of Sarawak.
What significant roles did Elizabeth Choy hold after the war?
She was the only woman nominated to Singapore’s Legislative Council in 1951 and became the first principal of the Singapore School for the Blind in 1956.
What did Lim Bo Seng do to impede the Japanese advance towards Singapore?
He and his team helped to blow up the Causeway as Japanese troops approached Singapore.
What happened to Lim Bo Seng’s remains after the war?
In January 1946, the British brought his remains to Singapore, and he was laid to rest with full military honours at MacRitchie Reservoir.
What is the Lim Bo Seng Memorial?
The Lim Bo Seng Memorial, located at Esplanade Park, was gazetted as a national monument in 2010.
What did Lim Bo Seng write in his farewell letter?
He expressed pride in his sacrifice and urged his family to direct children along his footsteps.
