Headlines online: April 1, 2009
Published: Apr 1, 2009 2:26 PM | Updated: Apr 1, 2009 2:27 PM
Malaysiakini compares the key news and views in major newspapers. What is today's agenda for the English, Bahasa, Tamil and Chinese papers?
Most papers focused on Abdullah's pledge that he would not interfere nor criticise his successor's administration.
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 headlined the real reason for the high prices we pay for foods - wholesalers who dictate the pricings.
The Star led with outgoing Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi pledging that he would not meddle with any government decision made by his successor Najib Abdul Razak.
Malay newspapers
Utusan Malaysia led with Abdullah's hope that his successor Najib would continue the ongoing projects.
Berita Harian also carried Abdullah's assurance that he would not interfere in the decision making of his successor.
Tamil newspapers
Makkal Osai headlined the possibility of Najib being sworn in as the prime minister on Friday.
Malaysia Nanban reported the murder of a 24-year-old Indian youth in Johor Bahru on Monday night.
Tamil Nesan headlined that Penang's Makkal Sakthi coordinator Sanjay Subramaniam stating that Hindraf and Makkal Sakthi would not support PKR candidate Manikumar for Bukit Selambau.
Chinese newspapers
Oriental Daily News headlined PM Abdullah's comment that he has no regrets in stepping down from premiership.
Sin Chew Daily led with the news of incoming premier Najib's visit to the daily yesterday and his affirmation that all races have played their role in building up Malaysia.
China Press and Nanyang Siang Pau both headlined that Najib will be sworn in as the new PM on the April 3.
Editorial
New Straits Times highlighted the success of Earth Hour and called for it to be made a permanent fixture on the world's energy calendar and environmental agenda.
Utusan Malaysia hoped that the development plan for Kampung Baru would materialize soon.
Berita Harian stated the students' interest should be the focus of teachers, in response to the notion of allowing teachers to be actively involved in politics that was suggested by Minister of Education and Umno vice-president, Hishammuddin Hussein.
Malaysia Nanban raised the issue of educational opportunities in local universities for Indian students.
Makkal Osai questioned what was actually happening at the National Service training centres.
Tamil Nesan was concerned over the rise of crime involving children.
China Press urged the government to work out ways to reduce youth crime rate.
Nanyang Siang Pau called the government to strengthen its control over taxi drivers in the Klang Valley.
Sin Chew Daily commented that the G20 Summit in London was unlikely to have any concrete result, as other nations were unhappy with US economy stimulus policy.
Front Page
English newspapers
New Straits Times headlined the real reason for the high prices we pay for foods - wholesalers who dictate the pricings.
The Star led with outgoing Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi pledging that he would not meddle with any government decision made by his successor Najib Abdul Razak.
Malay newspapers
Utusan Malaysia led with Abdullah's hope that his successor Najib would continue the ongoing projects.
Berita Harian also carried Abdullah's assurance that he would not interfere in the decision making of his successor.
Tamil newspapers
Makkal Osai headlined the possibility of Najib being sworn in as the prime minister on Friday.
Malaysia Nanban reported the murder of a 24-year-old Indian youth in Johor Bahru on Monday night.
Tamil Nesan headlined that Penang's Makkal Sakthi coordinator Sanjay Subramaniam stating that Hindraf and Makkal Sakthi would not support PKR candidate Manikumar for Bukit Selambau.
Chinese newspapers
Oriental Daily News headlined PM Abdullah's comment that he has no regrets in stepping down from premiership.
Sin Chew Daily led with the news of incoming premier Najib's visit to the daily yesterday and his affirmation that all races have played their role in building up Malaysia.
China Press and Nanyang Siang Pau both headlined that Najib will be sworn in as the new PM on the April 3.
Editorial
New Straits Times highlighted the success of Earth Hour and called for it to be made a permanent fixture on the world's energy calendar and environmental agenda.
Utusan Malaysia hoped that the development plan for Kampung Baru would materialize soon.
Berita Harian stated the students' interest should be the focus of teachers, in response to the notion of allowing teachers to be actively involved in politics that was suggested by Minister of Education and Umno vice-president, Hishammuddin Hussein.
Malaysia Nanban raised the issue of educational opportunities in local universities for Indian students.
Makkal Osai questioned what was actually happening at the National Service training centres.
Tamil Nesan was concerned over the rise of crime involving children.
China Press urged the government to work out ways to reduce youth crime rate.
Nanyang Siang Pau called the government to strengthen its control over taxi drivers in the Klang Valley.
Sin Chew Daily commented that the G20 Summit in London was unlikely to have any concrete result, as other nations were unhappy with US economy stimulus policy.
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