Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim conveyed his condolences to the family of Devaki Krishnan, the first Malaysian woman to be elected to public office, who died last night.

In a Facebook post, Anwar said that Devaki was an important figure in the history of the struggle to elevate women’s stature in leadership and politics who devoted her life to serving the community.

“I am saddened by the passing of the first woman in Malaysia's public service...