Sook Ching

The Sook Ching was a brutal, systematic massacre carried out by Japanese occupying forces in Singapore during World War II, specifically between February and March 1942. Its purpose was to eliminate perceived threats among the Chinese community, whom the Japanese suspected of supporting Chinese resistance efforts. Thousands of civilians were rounded up and executed without trial, resulting in significant loss of life. The event is remembered as a tragic chapter in Singapore’s history, highlighting the brutalities of wartime occupation and the impact on local communities.