Malaysiakini compares the key news and views in major newspapers. What is today's agenda?

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English newspapers

New Straits Times led with Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak calling on university students to analyse issues intelligently.

Star led with a ministerial message to Malaysians to love and respect their parents, and not abandon them to old folks' homes.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia reported that the authorities have been urged to move on a big scale to cripple underworld activities.

Berita Harian front paged comments by deputy premier and Umno deputy president Muhyiddin Yassin that PAS spiritual adviser Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat’s proposal to move past political rivalry will be discussed at the Umno supreme council meeting on Friday.

Tamil newspapers

Tamil Nesan led with MIC president S Samy Vellu’s assertion that MIC cannot be destroyed by anyone.

Malaysia Nanban reported that Pakatan Rakyat will lead demonstrations over the Maika Holdings controversy. The gathering is planned to be held in front of the MIC headquarters on Thursday.

Makkal Osai led with MIC deputy presidency aspirant S Subramaniam stating that he would have run for the No 1 post if Samy Vellu had helped with the campaigning.

Editorial

New Straits Times commented that zoos are losing their appeal among the public.

Utusan Malaysia said Saudi Arabia will restrict senior citizens, young children and chronically ill children from performing the haj in an effort to curb the spread of A(H1N1) virus.

Berita Harian urged the Islamic Development Department to take action against parties that display forged halal certificates.

Malaysia Nanban highlighted the fact that many Indian Malaysians in small- and medium-scale businesses tend to apply for loans, but then fail to service these.