As I was still staying at the prison camps, I can find it that they are very harsh in keeping us on doing labor and at the same time, so kind to give us food and shelter. But the food was prepared by fellow prison mates. We are called POWs (prisoners-of-war) which we are far more harshly treated than the European civilians who are in Changi. I know because I have received a letter from a friend who was in Changi prison. Despite their treatment at work, they let us keep our spirits in great heights. They let us organize plays, activities and enjoyable events. They also let us make our own school which we can share each others knowledge; Greek way, would fit the method.
(Men finished their own activity for the day)
Recent news came from the camp that I was in. The POWs started to get seriously ill. They got malaria, cholera and causes about more than 60,000 deaths. They all have labored in the 'Death Railway' in swamps, jungles, and the mountainous passes and were not given sufficient treatment.
(Two men from the labor camp. They were not supplied much and never had treated)
References:
Curriculum Planning & Development Division Ministry Of Education Singapore . SINGAPORE FROM SETTLEMENT TO NATION PRE 1819-1971. Singapore . Marshall Cavendish
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