Malaysiakini compares the key news and views in major newspapers. What is today's agenda for the English, Bahasa, Tamil and Chinese papers?

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English newspapers

New Straits Times had a round-up of the final day of campaigning in Bukit Gantang and Bukit Selambau.

Star headlined Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak’s call to the media to become the new national discourse platform, and to report without fear as well as without getting involved in personal attacks.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia looked at D-day in Bukit Gantang, Bukit Selambau and Batang Ai.

Berita Harian also led with Najib’s advice for the media.

Tamil newspapers

Ganesan or Manikumar? Makkal Osai wondered who will be victorious in the Bukit Selambau by-election.

Malaysia Nanban stated that the results of the triple by-elections are expected to be known by 10pm.

Tamil Nesan reported former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s remarks on the importance of the minority communities in determining the outcome of the by-elections. He was speaking in Bukit Selambau yesterday.

Editorial

New Straits Times opined that punishing North Korea for its failed nuclear test will not solve the problem.

Utusan Malaysia stated that the electorate should be part of the wave of change by supporting Najib’s 1Malaysia vision.

Berita Harian called on the voters to choose their representatives wisely.

Malaysia Nanban questioned the possibility of having two Indian ministers in the new cabinet.

Makkal Osai highlighted that the government is continuing to provide loans for tertiary students despite the economic slowdown.

Tamil Nesan highlighted Najib’s decision to release 13 detainees from the Kamunting camp and to lift the ban on two party organs.