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 Health Ministry's stern warning for those with H1N1 symptoms to follow its advice and help contain the virus or risk a RM10,000 fine or a two-year jail term.

The Star led with news of the ‘full support' given by the MCA grassroots and leadership to Ong Tee Keat in the PKFZ matter.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia focused on Health Minister Liow Tiong Lai's admission that H1N1 was now at a critical stage and his statement that the government was unable to declare a health emergency for various reasons.

Berita Harian headlined Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's statement that it was not like the ‘Gestapo'.

Chinese newspapers

Sin Chew Daily, Oriental Daily News and China Press all front-paged MCA president Ong Tee Keat's claims that there were forces from within and outside campaigning to oust him as head of the party and transport minister.

Nanyang Siang Pau headlined Ong's claims that there was a conspiracy to close down MCA and substituting it with a new party within Barisan Nasional.

Tamil newspapers

All three dailies - Tamil Nesan, Malaysia Nanban and Makkal Osai - reported on the elections of MIC Youth and Wanita wings yesterday.

Editorial

New Straits Times pointed out that the problem with Palestine was not only its long term wrangle with Israel but more so because of internal ‘fractures' between squabbling factions.

Utusan Malaysia said that action must be taken against those who trespass against Islam now before the situation becomes worse.

Berita Harian reminded supporters of all political parties to follow the law during by elections and avoid provoking rivals supporters.

Nanyang Siang Pau disagreed with MACC investigation director Mohd Shukri Abdull's statement that the agency will ‘give up' investigating politician, as these were its essential duties.

China Press urged MACC to insist on its probe against politicians and perform impartial investigations.

Sin Chew Daily commented that MACC should enhance its professionalism and prove itself to be impartial in conducting investigation.