When the americans left the Philippines, the 'last leaf' was eager to offer them changi. Spore must have benefited alot from the american presence in this region. Can imagine that the yankees bought plenty of things other than bread from Spore.
Someone mentioned military supplies were shipped from Spore. Usually under the cover of darkness
Bet the PAP made $$$$
when a carrier task force berth at changi, can u imagine the logistic support needed to resupply the whole task force. just supplying the flour to make roti at the carrier would have to be measure in tons. The local company that got the contract must be making lots of money.