All of Singapore’s defenses faced south. The big, ship killing guns were in bunkers on Sentosa island and couldn’t really turned to fire north over the city towards the attacking Japanese - not that an armor piecing round would be any good against infantry anyway.
The British basically surrendered to keep the Japanese from destroying the city.
Do you think it was wise what the British did. The hardship the citizenry had to go through, the infamous prison, the camps, etc., was it the right call?
How do you think that Singapore can best protect itself now given recent events. With their draconian laws, I don’t think it would be an issue to rid themselves of Muhammadans who show any inkling of trouble. Instead of caning for a small offense, they get imprisoned or deported. I hope they show some backbone.
Indonesia has not protected its Christian communities and I am surprised that the Hindus derived religion that is practiced in Bali has not been targeted lately.
It seemed to take forever to travel from Singapore to Jakarta ( I must have taken something less faster than a jet), but that is a long way to launch a missile, which makes me think they have upped their military game.