During the Japanese Occupation, however, vernacular schools were the first to re-open which started with the primary schools in 1942. 20 Malay schools re-opened on 12 April and four days later, 10 Indian schools started class. In Syonan, they focused on teaching of the Japanese language and cultures. The Japanese language was taught in many ways. The Syonan Times, a newspaper that was published during the Japanese Occupation, published a daily column of Nippon-go lessons, which taught the readers basic Japanese greetings and how to count. The Syonan Radio also broadcasted Japanese lessons daily. Libraries were stocked with books on Japan and its language and of course, culture.
With reference from:
(book) Reflections and Memories of War Vol.2 Syonan Years 1942-1945 Living Beneath the Rising Sun
http://singaporepast.blogspot.sg/2015/06/impact-of-world-war-ii-on-singapore.html
* the rest of the pictures are in Source B
(book) Reflections and Memories of War Vol.2 Syonan Years 1942-1945 Living Beneath the Rising Sun
http://singaporepast.blogspot.sg/2015/06/impact-of-world-war-ii-on-singapore.html
* the rest of the pictures are in Source B