There is shortage of food, jobs and water. People have to stay with others and this causes overcrowding and unhygienic housing conditions.The people of Singapore were relieved when they heard about the surrender of the Japanese in 1945. They thought that life would improve after the return of the British. However, they continued to suffer even after the war.Prices of food items increased to ten times the prices before the war. Many people were hungry and unhappy. Some even searched through the rubbish heaps in the hope of finding something edible or usable. Many people were poor and life was hard for them.
Some people did odd jobs while others became hawkers, selling anything they could get their hands on.The only food the people can afford is tapioca which they harvest themselves.
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