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 led with the 52nd National Day which was celebrated with much less fanfare at Parliament Square because of the influenza A(H1N1) pandemic

The Star headlined MCA president Ong Tee Keat calling for an extraordinary general meeting to seek approval of party delegates over the decision to sack his deputy, Chua Soi Lek, from the party and to discuss a variety of issues.

Malay Newspapers

Utusan Malaysia also led with the National Day celebrations.

Berita Harian also led with the MCA crisis, adding that there would be two EGMs.

Tamil Newspapers

Tamil Nesan and Malaysian Nanban also reported on the subdued National Day celebrations.

Makkal Osai front paged veteran MIC leader, G Pasamanickam urging delegates to vote for change.

Editorial

New Straits Times commented on the Democratic Party of Japan's victory in Japan led by Yukio Hatoyama who campaigned for change.

Utusan Malaysia called for consolidated efforts to be put in place to overcome urban poverty.

In conjunction with National Day celebrations, Berita Harian commented that strong race relations is vital for ensuring unity and peace.

Commenting on the cow head controversy in Shah Alam recently, Makkal Osai stated that activities that disrupt national unity must be nipped in the bud.