Unforgettable Battle- Kota Bharu 1941: The Memorial

What have they left for us? Not only the bullets or fortress, but the scar of the war, the lessons, the experiences, the sacrifices of the warrior.

When the Indian soldier told the villagers to run away and save their life they only smiled and never thought that the war will really happen. When the bombs had rocked their house, only then they believe they are in the war. It's unbelievable but it's happen.

Economic

The British had destroy the rubber plantation and tin mines before they leaving Malaya. On that time, economy of Malaya only rely on the exports but the occupation makes the situation worst. no one care about the economy anymore, their life is precious than money. Lack of essential goods cause the inflation. the value of currency had fall, prices for goods for example rice had increase and it's hard to imported the rice from Burma and Thailand as the Japanese has imposed restrictions on international trade. Japan implemented a local-controlled economy to burden the people. moreover the Corruption, black market has widespread among the people.

Social

The system of the school has change to Japan system. every morning the students need to sing Japanese song anthem and respect their flag. In addition, the people must used the language and practice the culture of Japan. Besides, the worst thing is the invasion has affected the health of people not only in Kota Bharu but also all over Malaya. The disease that affected people are malaria, beriberi and cholera had spread widely throughout the peninsular. the death rates had increase rapidly and no one can help as the doctors and nurses were sent to the camp prisoners, medicine was not supplied to the clinic and the food has been seized