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English newspapers

The News Straits Times and The Star both led with the news of the proposed amendments to the ISA and Police Act which may include shorter detention period for those picked up under the former and allowing the public to assemble without permit at designated areas under the latter.


Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia featured the Selangor Sultan's objection to the use of Baitulmal funds from ‘Zakat' collection for state administration and development purposes.

Berita Harian frontpaged the news labelling Nik Aziz a deviant, quoting the National Fatwa Council's description of the Kelantan MB's controversial ‘heaven' statement as flawed.

Tamil Newspapers

Tamil Nesan led with Malaysiakini's interview with Hindraf leader and ex-ISA detainee V Ganabatirau.

Makkal Osai led with MIC deputy president candidate S Subramaniam stating that eight more Maika Holdings shareholders have obtained court injunctions against the company.

Malaysia Nanban headlined Higher Education Minister Khalid Nordin's assurance that an Indian would be appointed to head the Indian Studies Department (ISD) at Univesiti Malaya.

Editorial

The News Straits Times praised the Home Ministry's speedy deployment of volunteers in helping police tackle the rising crime wave, however it questions the haste in which the volunteers were deployed without adequate and proper training.

Utusan Malaysia commented on the Sultan of Kedah's statement yesterday that the social contract be upheld, stressing the necessity for tolerance if the contract is to be preserved.

Berita Harian urged the government to revise its policy regarding private institutions of higher learning as well as closely monitor them to ensure that academic excellence is not compromised for commercial gain.

Makkal Osai wanted to know when MIC would begin investigating election candidates allegedly resorting to vote-buying for the September 12 party elections.

Malaysia Nanban highlighted the close relationship between ISD and the Indian community in Malaysia

Tamil Nesan urged the public to cooperate in battling the H1N1 pandemic.