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Sybil Kathigasu
Sybil Medan Kathigasu GM (née Daly; 3 September 1899 – 12 June 1948) was a Malayan Eurasian nurse who supported the resistance during the Japanese occupation of Malaya. She is the only Malayan woman ever to be awarded the George Medal for bravery.In July 2024, the Bishop of Penang, Cardinal Sebastian Francis, announced that, in light of her outstanding example of missionary witness, he was opening a cause to examine Kathigasu's life for her possible canonization. In consequence of this step, she may referred to as a Servant of God. Provided by Wikipedia