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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Englist newspapers

The Star headlined the threat from Kampung Buah Pala villagers that they will bring cows to Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng's office if their plight is not addressed. The villagers have been slapped with an eviction order as the land has been earmarked for a development project.

New Straits Times led with Pakatan Rakyat's second "crisis of confidence" following Kedah DAP's decision to quit the state coalition.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia headlined the statements of Kedah DAP chief Thomas Su, who said they are determined to quit the state coalition.

Berita Harian highlighted PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang's remark that Umno Youth's decision to hold a discussion regarding current issues with PAS does not contradict the party's stance.

Chinese newspapers

China Press reported that the Penang chief minister's official residence is infested by termites and Lim maybe forced to move temporarily.

Oriental Daily front-paged the tension in Kampung Buah Pala where villagers tried to stop court bailiffs from posting eviction orders.

Nanyang Siang Pau led with Kedah Menteri Besar Azizan Abdul Razak saying that he does not mind if Kedah DAP quits Pakatan.

Sin Chew Daily highlighted a 13-year-old girl's miraculous escape from the horrific Yemeni Airbus crash. The girl was the sole survivor of the tragedy which claimed more than 100 lives.

 Tamil newspapers

Tamil Nesan led with former Hindraf ISA detainee V Ganabatirao questioning the legitimacy of P Waythamoorthy as the movement's chairperson.

It also reported on Waythamoorthy's warning that Hindraf would cut ties with DAP if the party-led Penang state government failed to assist the Kampung Buah Pala villagers.

The fallout between Ganabatirao and Waythamoorthy is over Hindraf's approach in handling the Kampung Buah Pala issue with the former preferring a discussion as opposed to Waythamoorthy's protest.

Both Malaysia Nanban and Makkal Osai led with the latest development in Kampung Buah Pala where the villagers were ready to disregard the developer's notice of eviction.

Editorial

New Straits Times questioned the stability of Pakatan. Focusing on Sunday's ceramah at the Kelana Jaya MPPJ stadium, the daily noted that only 4,000 people attended when it was supposed to be a 'gathering of 100,000'.

Utusan Malaysia stated that following Kedah DAP’s exit, the public will know that the Pakatan coalition is too fragile.

Berita Harian noted that the discussion between Umno Youth and PAS will be a good start for the cooperation between Malays and Muslims.

China Press urged the three Pakatan parties to find a common ground to overcome the 'crisis of confidence' and stop fighting amongst themselves.

Oriental Daily supported the granting of an off day for maids and urged Malaysians to treat them with dignity.

Nanyang Siang Pau stated that it is difficult for Pakatan to continue their political alliance as it was too weak.

Sin Chew Daily however felt that Kedah DAP has made a hasty decision.

Tamil Nesan noted with concern that on average 18 people were killed daily in road accidents and urged everyone to be careful.

Malaysia Nanban said that DAP had betrayed the Indian voters in Penang and urged them to return to support MIC.