Headlines online: June 17, 2009
Published: Jun 17, 2009 4:09 AM | Updated: Jun 17, 2009 9:07 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 reported that Prime Minister and Umno president Najib Abdul Razak is willing to discuss with PAS regarding the unity government as he felt that PAS is sincere.
The Star led with Human Resources Minister S Subramaniam working towards a mandatory day off for domestic workers in the country.
Malay newspapers
Utusan Malaysia and Berita Harian also led with Najib's willingness to hold talks with Umno’s arch rival PAS.
Tamil newspapers
Malaysia Nanban and Tamil Nesan headlined that Pottu Amman has been elected to lead the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam following the death of Velupillai Prabakaran.
Pottu Amman was previously reported to have been killed but his body was not identified.
Meanwhile, Makkal Osai led with Health Minister Liow Tiong Lai warning the public that they would be fined RM100 for every Aedes mosquito found in their home. This is part of the ministry’s effort to curb dengue.
Editorial
New Straits Times commented on the misbehaviour of Bukit Gantang MP Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin, saying that the sanctity of parliament has been violated again by legislators.
Utusan Malaysia urged authorities to monitor banned groups from being revived, such as the Federal Special Forces of Malaysia (FSFM).
Berita Harian opined that the Internal Security Act should be used against groups that posed threats to the nation such as the FSFM.
Tamil Nesan called for safety procedures to be adhered to in the implementation of the National Service programmes.
Makkal Osai dubbed Singapore's Mentor Minister Lee Kuan Yew's visit to Malaysia as akin to traditional treatment
Front Page
English newspapers
New Straits Times reported that Prime Minister and Umno president Najib Abdul Razak is willing to discuss with PAS regarding the unity government as he felt that PAS is sincere.
The Star led with Human Resources Minister S Subramaniam working towards a mandatory day off for domestic workers in the country.
Malay newspapers
Utusan Malaysia and Berita Harian also led with Najib's willingness to hold talks with Umno’s arch rival PAS.
Tamil newspapers
Malaysia Nanban and Tamil Nesan headlined that Pottu Amman has been elected to lead the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam following the death of Velupillai Prabakaran.
Pottu Amman was previously reported to have been killed but his body was not identified.
Meanwhile, Makkal Osai led with Health Minister Liow Tiong Lai warning the public that they would be fined RM100 for every Aedes mosquito found in their home. This is part of the ministry’s effort to curb dengue.
Editorial
New Straits Times commented on the misbehaviour of Bukit Gantang MP Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin, saying that the sanctity of parliament has been violated again by legislators.
Utusan Malaysia urged authorities to monitor banned groups from being revived, such as the Federal Special Forces of Malaysia (FSFM).
Berita Harian opined that the Internal Security Act should be used against groups that posed threats to the nation such as the FSFM.
Tamil Nesan called for safety procedures to be adhered to in the implementation of the National Service programmes.
Makkal Osai dubbed Singapore's Mentor Minister Lee Kuan Yew's visit to Malaysia as akin to traditional treatment
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