Most newspapers led with Najib declining assistance on the High Chapparal issue, saying it was a state matter.


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English newspapers

New Straits Times headlined Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak stating that the federal government would not intervene in Penang's Kampung Buah Pala issue as land matters are the prerogative of the state government.

Star reported that Indonesia will lift the ban on domestic maids to Malaysia by next month if on-going negotiations are successful.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia also led with Najib telling Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng to resolve the High Chapparal issue.

Berita Harian headlined Najib stating that he would soon announce the evaluation of Key Resource Areas and Key Performance Index as the two methods to move the nation forward.

Tamil newspapers

Tamil Nesan also led with Najib confirming that the federal government would not interfere in the Kampung Buah Pala issue.

Malaysia Nanban front-paged that Deputy Federal Territories Minister M Saravanan would meet Education Minister Muhyiddin Yassin over the non-Indian head at the Indian Studies Department in Universiti Malaya today.

Makkal Osai led with Selangor opposition leader Khir Toyo's Javanese bungalow controversy.

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New Straits Times highlighted that amendments to the Employment Act would help resolve the issue of foreign maids.

Utusan Malaysia challenged Lim Guan Eng to prove he's not a sweet talker by resolving the Kampung Buah Pala land issue.

Berita Harian weighed the pros and cons of banking monthly wages for Indonesian maids and concluded that banking the money is a safer option.

Tamil Nesan urged all parties to cooperate to ensure a smooth by-election in Manek Urai.

Makkal Osai supported a move to do away with outdated laws.

Malaysia Nanban questioned if there is a dearth of Indians to lead the Indian Studies Department of Universiti Malaya.