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 10 more hospitals have been designated as throat swabbing centres for tourists suspected of having influenza A(H1N1).

The Star headlined that employees were worried about the impact of the flu on their annual leave and salary if they had the symptoms and had to undergo quarantine.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia headlined Perak Mufti Harussani Zakaria stating that Malay - Islamist parties should emulate Chinese-based political parties that keep aside political ideologies for the success of their race.

Berita Harian headlined Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak presenting five proposals to empower Baitulmal that would coordinate asset management of the Muslims in Malaysia.

Tamil newspapers

Malaysia Nanban led with Najib stating that blanket closure of schools would be the last resort in curbing the spread of the flu pandemic among school children.

Tamil Nesan headlined Health Ministry Director-General Dr Mohd Ismail Merican as saying that there were 80 cases of influenza A in the country.

Makkal Osai front-paged Kapar parliamentarian S Manikavasagam stating that he would submit evidence on Maika Holdings CEO S Vell Paari's involvement in the sudden death of TV actress K Sujatha.

Editorial

New Straits Times called for the improvisation in the Malaysian diplomatic services as the standards have deteriorated over the years.

Utusan Malaysia cautioned relevant authorities to keep tabs on the impact of the flu pandemic upon the economy.

Berita Harian urged Malaysian embassies abroad to promote bilateral economic relations with foreign nations.

Malaysia Nanban hoped that the case of the SRJK (T) Sungai Timah in Teluk Intan, Perak which has only one student was an isolated case and not one replicated in other Tamil schools in the country.

Makkal Osai stated that Malaysia has gone into a battle mode against influenza A pandemic.

Tamil Nesan called upon the society to prioritise cleanliness in public places as an effort to curb the flu pandemic.