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

The Star and New Straits Times led with the Indonesian government banning its citizens from coming to Malaysia to work as maids, effective today.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia reported that Malaysia had eleven more reported cases of the A (H1N1) influenza as of yesterday, with eight imported and three locally transmitted cases, bringing the total to 91.

Berita Harian highlighted national oil company Petronas' achievement in recording RM264.2 billion in income for its financial year ending 31 March 2009 - the highest ever revenue since its establishment 35 years ago.

Tamil newspapers

Tamil Nesan reported on the court order obtained by IPF's acting president Jayashree Pandithan against the party's former vice-president M Mathyalagan to stop him from declaring himself as the president.

Makkal Osai led with the report on a decision of the KL magistrate's court to revoke an arrest warrant issued against Kapar MP S Manikavasagam over his failure to attend K Sujatha's inquest.

Malaysia Nanban stated that about 200 Indian Malaysians in Sungai Petani did not have any birth documents.

Editorial

New Straits Times called on the government to take drastic measures to curb the abuse of foreign maids and also at the same time, take steps to protect employers of maids.

Berita Harian opined that a Baitulmal institution should be established at national level as it would help the institution coordinate asset management of Muslims in Malaysia.

Malaysia Nanban urged Indian youths to seize the chance to pursue industrial training skills that are being offered by the government.

Makkal Osai commented on the ongoing spat between Indonesia and Malaysia on matters involving domestic helps. The daily said Malaysian employers are not the only parties to be blamed.

Tamil Nesan urged Malaysians to buy local products.