Malaysiakini compares the key news and views in major newspapers. What is today's agenda for the English, Bahasa, and Tamil newspapers?


Front page

English newspapers

The Star led with the notice served to 77 people to appear before the inquest into Teoh Beng Hock's death. Among them were Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission officers, Teoh's kin and journalists.

The New Straits Times announced that the inquest into Teoh's death begins today, and that the police had 'more or less' completed their investigations into his death.

Bahasa newspapers

Berita Harian reported that Hong Kong investment firm Wang Tak Co Ltd is the main Bernas shareholder with 31 percent of the shares which meant that local investment firms are losing their grip on Bernas.

Utusan Malaysia headlined that there are elected representatives who are aiding illegal activities as payback to hoods for their assistance prior to becoming representatives.

Tamil newspapers

Tamil Nesan headlined MIC president S Samy Vellu as saying that the party will deposit RM3.2 million premium for the return of the affected Kampung Buah Pala land with the party's lawyers.

Makkal Osai led with former MIC deputy chairman, S Subramaniam saying he's willing to lift the injunction to sell OCAB, and return every single dollar to Maika Holdings shareholders.

Malaysia Nanban front-paged Penang Deputy Chief Minister II, P Ramasamy, stating that he will highlight four points on Maika Holdings when Pakatan Rakyat holds a demonstration tomorrow at 12 noon.

Editorials

New Straits Times touched on political differences between party leaders, using the Umno-PAS unity talks as an example.

Utusan Malaysia urged all ministers to ensure that National Key Research Area and Key Performance Index standards are achieved.

Berita Harian discussed the soaring crime rates in the country despite efforts at reducing it. It said the government's target of reducing crime rates by 20 per cent was a good head start.

Tamil Nesan called for intelligent measures to be taken to wipe out the crime menace.

Malaysia Nanban highlighted efforts undertaken by the government to overcome incidents of snatch thefts.