Headlines online: March 16, 2009
Published: Mar 16, 2009 4:05 AM | Updated: Mar 16, 2009 4:06 AM
Malaysiakini compares the key news and views in major newspapers. What is today's agenda for the English, Bahasa, Tamil and Chinese papers?
Malaysiakini compares the key news and views in major newspapers. What is today's agenda for the English, Bahasa, Tamil and Chinese papers?
Front Page
English newspapers
New Straits Times led with a report that the exposure to violent video games was inculcating violence behaviour among Malaysian children.
The Star headlined that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) was investigating two senior PKR leaders for working with several quarries to cover up illegal dealings.
Malay newspapers
Berita Harian reported the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) was investigating a senior MACC official for graft.
Utusan Malaysia also highlighted that rumours were spreading that a few high-ranking candidates for the upcoming Umno general elections were under probe for money politics.
Chinese newspapers
Oriental Daily reported that the Pakatan Rakyat government was investing RM10 billion to renovate old infrastructure in Klang, Kajang and Petaling Jaya.
China Press led with a report that a student had been beaten up at a national service camp for requesting his fellow camp participants to keep quiet.
Both Sin Chew Daily and Nanyang Siang Pau chose Rosmah Mansor denouncing her spouse, PM-in-waiting Najib's, detractors as its headline.
Tamil newspapers
Tamil Nesan lead with BN candidate for the Bukit Selambau seat S Ganesan declaring that he can win back the seat on April 7. The daily also reported that the teaching of Science and Maths in English may be stopped soon.
Makkal Osai reported of a fracas which happened during a meeting at a temple in Sungai Patani, Kedah.
Malaysia Nanban highlighted the inquest into the sudden death of drama actress K Sujatha which started today.
Editorial
New Straits Times dismissed Pakatan Rakyat's construction of the ‘Democracy Plaque' as mockery of democracy and half the population that did not vote for them.
Berita Harian expressed that the by-election candidates must understand the aspirations of young voters.
Utusan Malaysia urged the government to emulate the Thai government in the manner the country dealt with royal traitors.
Nanyang Siang Pau questioned whether the RM5,000 rebate scheme for Proton and Perodua owners to purchase new cars would benefit the middle and lower classes at all.
China Press commented that the development of Chinese schools must to be driven by community rather than political needs.
Sin Chew Daily applauded the Selangor government's decision to announce the assets of its executive councillors as a move towards greater transparency.
Makkal Osai commented on the hard work ahead for incoming Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak.
Malaysia Nanban noted that Indian students should be allocated sufficient seats in the local universities.
Front Page
English newspapers
New Straits Times led with a report that the exposure to violent video games was inculcating violence behaviour among Malaysian children.
The Star headlined that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) was investigating two senior PKR leaders for working with several quarries to cover up illegal dealings.
Malay newspapers
Berita Harian reported the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) was investigating a senior MACC official for graft.
Utusan Malaysia also highlighted that rumours were spreading that a few high-ranking candidates for the upcoming Umno general elections were under probe for money politics.
Chinese newspapers
Oriental Daily reported that the Pakatan Rakyat government was investing RM10 billion to renovate old infrastructure in Klang, Kajang and Petaling Jaya.
China Press led with a report that a student had been beaten up at a national service camp for requesting his fellow camp participants to keep quiet.
Both Sin Chew Daily and Nanyang Siang Pau chose Rosmah Mansor denouncing her spouse, PM-in-waiting Najib's, detractors as its headline.
Tamil newspapers
Tamil Nesan lead with BN candidate for the Bukit Selambau seat S Ganesan declaring that he can win back the seat on April 7. The daily also reported that the teaching of Science and Maths in English may be stopped soon.
Makkal Osai reported of a fracas which happened during a meeting at a temple in Sungai Patani, Kedah.
Malaysia Nanban highlighted the inquest into the sudden death of drama actress K Sujatha which started today.
Editorial
New Straits Times dismissed Pakatan Rakyat's construction of the ‘Democracy Plaque' as mockery of democracy and half the population that did not vote for them.
Berita Harian expressed that the by-election candidates must understand the aspirations of young voters.
Utusan Malaysia urged the government to emulate the Thai government in the manner the country dealt with royal traitors.
Nanyang Siang Pau questioned whether the RM5,000 rebate scheme for Proton and Perodua owners to purchase new cars would benefit the middle and lower classes at all.
China Press commented that the development of Chinese schools must to be driven by community rather than political needs.
Sin Chew Daily applauded the Selangor government's decision to announce the assets of its executive councillors as a move towards greater transparency.
Makkal Osai commented on the hard work ahead for incoming Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak.
Malaysia Nanban noted that Indian students should be allocated sufficient seats in the local universities.
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