Headlines online: June 18, 2009
Published: Jun 18, 2009 4:38 AM | Updated: Jun 18, 2009 4:39 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 and the Star headlined PAS spiritual leader Nik Aziz Nik Mat telling off the party's deputy president Nasharudin Mat Isa to join Umno if the latter was interested in pursuing Umno - PAS unity government.
The Sun reported on the first local A(H1N1) infection involving a 17-year old student.
The Edge led with Damac Group of Dubai pulling out of a deal with UEM Land to acquire land worth RM396.44 million in Nusajaya, Iskandar Malaysia.
Malay newspapers
Utusan Malaysia and Berita Harian also led with Nik Aziz's open rebuke against Nasharudin.
Tamil newspapers
Malaysia Nanban led with Deputy Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin stating that he was willing to discuss the issue of unity government with PAS.
Tamil Nesan headlined that the capping on the number of subjects in the SPM examinations to 10 would be effective next year.
Makkal Osai led with PAS secretary-general Mustafa Ali stating that PAS would not be meeting Umno representatives to discuss on the issue of unity government without the participation of PKR and DAP.
Editorial
New Straits Times stated that there were parties who were for and against the usage of DDT in the efforts to curb dengue fever
Utusan Malaysia urged all parties to respect the views of Prime Minister and Umno president Najib Abdul Razak and PAS president Hadi Awang on the issue of unity government.
Berita Harian questioned the rationale over plans to give foreign maids an off day per week based on the fact that it doesn't resolve other related issues.
Malaysia Nanban echoed Yong Peng councillor S Dasarathan who questioned on why allocations have not been given to a Tamil school located one kilometre from the town.
Tamil Nesan urged all parties to cooperate with the Health Ministry in its efforts to curb dengue fever.
Makkal Osai called for more information to be provided on the Federation Special Forces Malaysia.
Front Page
English newspapers
New Straits Times and the Star headlined PAS spiritual leader Nik Aziz Nik Mat telling off the party's deputy president Nasharudin Mat Isa to join Umno if the latter was interested in pursuing Umno - PAS unity government.
The Sun reported on the first local A(H1N1) infection involving a 17-year old student.
The Edge led with Damac Group of Dubai pulling out of a deal with UEM Land to acquire land worth RM396.44 million in Nusajaya, Iskandar Malaysia.
Malay newspapers
Utusan Malaysia and Berita Harian also led with Nik Aziz's open rebuke against Nasharudin.
Tamil newspapers
Malaysia Nanban led with Deputy Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin stating that he was willing to discuss the issue of unity government with PAS.
Tamil Nesan headlined that the capping on the number of subjects in the SPM examinations to 10 would be effective next year.
Makkal Osai led with PAS secretary-general Mustafa Ali stating that PAS would not be meeting Umno representatives to discuss on the issue of unity government without the participation of PKR and DAP.
Editorial
New Straits Times stated that there were parties who were for and against the usage of DDT in the efforts to curb dengue fever
Utusan Malaysia urged all parties to respect the views of Prime Minister and Umno president Najib Abdul Razak and PAS president Hadi Awang on the issue of unity government.
Berita Harian questioned the rationale over plans to give foreign maids an off day per week based on the fact that it doesn't resolve other related issues.
Malaysia Nanban echoed Yong Peng councillor S Dasarathan who questioned on why allocations have not been given to a Tamil school located one kilometre from the town.
Tamil Nesan urged all parties to cooperate with the Health Ministry in its efforts to curb dengue fever.
Makkal Osai called for more information to be provided on the Federation Special Forces Malaysia.
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