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

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English newspapers

Star quoted officials as saying that Saturday’s ISA rallies caused losses equalling millions of ringgit to the nation. If this trend of protests continues, they said, Malaysia would lose out on potential tourists and investors.

New Straits Times headlined remarks by premier Najib Abdul Razak, favouring protest gatherings in stadiums rather than on the streets.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia front paged Muhyiddin’s opinion that Anwar is “a traitor”. The deputy prime minister said that, ever since becoming opposition leader, Anwar has been trying to create a negative perception of Umno’s efforts to defend the rights of Malays.

Berita Harian reported on the government’s priority for peace, in relation to the rally, elaborating on Najib’s comments on ‘proper’ ways to hold such gatherings.

Tamil newspapers

Tamil Nesan headlined that Kg Buah Pala is to be demolished today.

Malaysia Nanban quoted MIC president S Samy Vellu as stating that the party is jinxed and that the curse will only be broken after the party elections on Sept 12.

Makkal Osai led with Kapar MP S Manikavasagam questioning whether the death of actress K Sujatha and one Selvarani are accidents. This was after MIC youth adviser S Vell Paari attempted to implicate the parliamentarian in the death of Selvarani.

Editorial

Both New Straits Times and Berita Harian questioned the effectiveness of Saturday’s ISA rally.

Malaysia Nanban advised the Indian Malaysian community not to be left behind in purchasing 150 million shares in the Amanah Saham 1Malaysia.