Japanese Treatment part 3

Singapore faced severe food shortages during the Japanese Occupation. Singapore's entrepot trade was distrupted and all available resources were used to support Japan's war efforts in other parts of Asia. 

Rationing was introduced to control the sales of essentials items like rice, salt and sugar. Each household was issued with a 'PEACE LIVING CERTIFICATE'  which entitled them to purchase essential goods. Once a month, people would line up at the kuimai shop (distribution association) for hours to purchase whatever rations that are available.

Adapted from: 

Singapore, Settlement to Nation , pre 1819 to 1971, Marshall Cavendish education.