Free Malaysia Today B Nantha Kumar | May 24, 2011 The 'real' Malaysian history would honour people like Sybil Kathigasu who epitomises racial unity. Come June 12, it will be exactly 63 years since Sybil Kathigasu, the freedom fighter, died. Most Malaysians know little of her. This is mainly because she, along with many other distinguished non-Malay freedom fighters, have been “buried” and forgotten by the ruling Umno government. Why this is so is another hotly debated matter. Recent reproaches by the people on the Umno government’s take on Malaysian history, which has erased all acknowledgement of non-Malay freedom fighters, tell of a new awakening in our midst. This brings the focus to Sybil. Sybil is the only Malaysian woman to have ever received the distinguished George Medal (GM) for gallantry and bravery. Instituted by the late King George VI, the GM recognises both civilian gallantry in the face of enemy action and brave deeds. She wrote...
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