Prime Minister Najib Razak's first 100 days in office was the focus of Malay and Tamil newspapers

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English newspapers

New Straits Times headlined Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob stating that his ministry is on a war against DVD piracy kingpins.

Star front-paged their investigation into get-rich quick schemes that caused losses amounting to RM845 million.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia reported Najib's announcement that the government is taking measures to reduce the financial burden of the people due to rising transportation costs.

Berita Harian led with Najib saying that the introduction of new initiatives in his first 100 days as prime minister is fair to all and will not sideline any race.

Tamil newspapers

Tamil Nesan front-paged MIC president S Samy Vellu commenting that the rise of new Indian based parties would not rattle the position of MIC.

Malaysia Nanban reported on the explosions at Desa Mentari flats in Sungai Way, Selangor, affecting the livelihood of 3,000 residents

Makkal Osai headlined Samy Vellu announcing that his preferred list of candidates would be contesting in the party elections scheduled for September.

Editorial

New Straits Times highlighted the uprising of minorities against the establishment as in the case of the protests by Muslim Uighurs in Urumqi, Xin Jiang against the Beijing administration.

Commenting on Najib's 100 days, Utusan Malaysia opined that Najib has taken note of what was disliked by the people in his administration and making the necessary changes.

Berita Harian urged all Malaysians to assist Najib in developing the nation.

Malaysia Nanban highlighted Najib's achievements in his first 100 days as prime minister.