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 reported that the Kuala Lumpur Composite Index had breached 1,000 mark for the first time this year. It closed at 1,009.36 points yesterday.

Star

led with deputy premier and Education Minister Muhyiddin Yassin stating that he is willing to listen to more views on the teaching of Mathematics and Science in English.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia led with the menace of Mat Rempit spreading nationwide and involving riders as young as 15 years of age.

Berita Harian claimed that Muhyiddin has rejected a report on implementation of the language-switch policy due to inaccuracies, and that the cabinet is not satisfied with the report.

Tamil newspapers

Malaysia Nanban quoted Minister in Prime Minister’s Department, Jamil Khir Baharom, as saying that a solution to conversion of minors to Islam will be announced soon.

Makkal Osai led with Health Ministry director-general Dr Ismail Merican announcing that all Malaysians returning from abroad will have to undergo compulsory medical check- up.

Tamil Nesan headlined that the death of 6-year-old Trishan Raj, said to be due to wrong medication, was allegedly to medical negligence.

Editorial

New Straits Times urged the authorities to be rational without discriminating against anyone based on nationality, in monitoring the H1N1 pandemic.

Utusan Malaysia called for more than stringent measures against Mat Rempit.

Berita Harian said effective strategies would entice Malay youth to join Umno Youth.

Malaysia Nanban hoped that the government’s review of the Internal Security Act will make the public happy.

Makkal Osai urged Malaysia to be more competitive, as it has been ranked 21 in the Global Competitiveness Report for 2008-2009.

Tamil Nesan called for proactive measure against rampant drug abuse.