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

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English newspapers

New Straits Times highlighted the government policy that school closures were ‘a last option' in view of the rampant A(H1N1) flu pandemic.

The Star led with news about the need for an online mechanism to ‘spot the fakes', with regards to the authenticity of issued titles, stressing the problems with bogus Datuks.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia chose to feature calls for DAP's Loke Siew Fook and Jeff Ooi to be charged for their allegedly seditious remarks against Islam.

Berita Harian focused on concerned parties who were asking why schools remained open despite the rampant spread of H1N1 flu.

Tamil Newspapers

Makkal Osai continued with its campaign against MIC president S Samy Vellu by highlighting an interview with a former party leader who blamed Samy Vellu for BN's heavy defeat in the last general election.

Tamil Nesan meanwhile led with Samy Vellu hitting out at Makkal Osai for its below-the-belt attacks.

Malaysia Nanban led with the Registrar of Societies decision to recognise M Kayveas as the legitimate president of PPP, and approved the decision to sack former Youth chief T Murugiah from the party.

Editorial

New Straits Times condemned Suu Kyi's guilty verdict, calling it a vindictive attempt by the Burma's military government to isolate her and tighten their grip on power.

Utusan Malaysia talked about the need for sterner measures in the war against those who slander Islam, including the use of ISA and the Sedition Act.

Berita Harian said that the ammonia gas tragedy of yesterday should be a reminder for all not to neglect safety considerations.

Tamil Nesan lashed out at former Selangor menteri besar Dr Khir Toyo for accusing MIC president S Samy Vellu for being responsible for the demolition of a temple in Padang Jawa, Klang.

Malaysia Nanban said that Burma must be kicked out of Asean for the way it was trampling on democracy.

Makkal Osai continued its campaign against Samy Vellu by asking him what has he done for the community.