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 led with the newly eased investment regulations to attract foreign investments as announced by Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak.

The Star headlined Najib declaring the removal of the 30 percent bumiputera equity for companies that are contemplating to be listed on Bursa Malaysia.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia led with Najib announcing the formation of Ekuiti Nasional Berhad (Ekuinas) that would be focused on investments in the growth sectors.

Berita Harian front paged the removal of the Foreign Investment Committee (FIC), as announced by Najib, to spur investments and increase national competitiveness.

Tamil newspapers

Tamil Nesan headlined Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng stating that he would not bow to the pressures from Hindraf following the Kampung Buah Pala controversy.

Malaysia Nanban and Makkal Osai led with the developments on the Kampung Buah Pala controversy in Penang with Deputy Chief Minister II P Ramasamy stating that the issue would be resolved by the state government in a month.

Editorial

New Straits Times praised the removal of impediments in the form of FIC to boost the economy.

Utusan Malaysia also praised the removal of the FIC and formation of Ekuinas as it would spearhead the bumiputera equity to greater heights.

Berita Harian praised the decision by the Rulers' Conference to delay the decision to amend the laws on conversion as the right thing to do.

Tamil Nesan hoped that Malaysians would continue to excel in sports while Makkal Osai welcomed the Public Service Department's merit based scholarship.

Malaysia Nanban hoped that the new economic measures would offer everyone equal opportunities.