BRITISH SURRENDERED 16 FEBRUARY 1942

The British surrendered to the Japanese Imperial Army due to the shortage of food and ammunition on 16 FEBRUARY 1942. The British delegation arrived at the Ford Factory building because Yamashita demanded specifically to see Percival. after 4pm which was led by Percival together with Brigadier T. K. Newbigging, carrying the Union Jack flag and Captain Cyril Wild carrying the white surrender flag, and Lieutenat-Colonel Sugita. The meeting took place in the boardroom where Yamashita demanded from the British to unconditional surrender of Singapore. The British were under heavy-pressure from Yamashita. The British eventually broke down during negotiation. Percival on behalf of the British capitulated and signed the Singapore Surrender Document. 

Sources: http://infopedia.nl.sg/articles/SIP_525_2005-01-25.html    (Date accessed: 14-02-13)