TOP STORIES Singapore Not just a win for Bukit Batok: PM Lee on Murali’s 61.2% victory DPM Tharman says Mr Murali Pillai “came out stronger than expected” while the new PAP MP called the results a “good foundation” for his plans. »

Asia Pacific Barisan Nasional maintains two-thirds majority in Sarawak state election Malaysia's ruling coalition Barisan Nasional (BN) has retained its hold on the state of Sarawak, winning 72 out of 82 seats in the election on Saturday (May 7).  » Asia Pacific In photos: A peek into life in North Korea Channel NewsAsia’s correspondent Jeremy Koh chronicles a day in one of the most isolated countries in the world. » Singapore Bukit Batok by-election loss 'doesn't feel like defeat': Chee Soon Juan The Singapore Democratic Party candidate took home 38.79 per cent of the vote, compared to the People's Action Party's Murali Pillai, who had 61.21 per cent. »