Japanese Occupation In Malaya
The japanese remained in occupation until their surrender to the allies in 1945.
Japanese occupation in malaya. Bachok beach in kota bahru july 1941 one of the possible japanese landing sites that saw the start of the first major offensive of the pacific war. The japanese occupation caused uncertainty and chaos for the local residents. Malaya was gradually occupied by the japanese between 8 december 1941 and the allied surrender at singapore on 16 february 1942. There was an airstrip at kota bharu and two more at gong.
Japanese forces invaded malaya on 8 december 1941 and british forces surrendered in singapore 70 days later. It was the first major battle of the pacific war and was fought between ground forces of the british indian army and the empire of japan. The first japanese garrison in malaya to lay down their arms was in penang on 2 september 1945 aboard hms nelson. Japanese army takes charge of malaya during the second world war.
The japanese occupation of malaya and singapore 1941 45. Major effects of japanese occupation in malaya. Japan ruled the territory for 3 years. During the japanese occupation for 3 years all the local people controlled by japanese and much suffering be in effect.