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 frontpaged Minister Najib Abdul Razak's claim that the Selangor government is now "tasting its own medicine" of popular discontent in the Shah Alam temple relocation issue.

The Star focused on the RM800 monthly salary requested by Indonesia for its maids here, stating that "it's too much".

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia led with Chandra Muzaffar's statement that Anwar Ibrahim has nothing to fear if he is really innocent and should stop delaying his sodomy trial with technicalities.

Berita Harian headlined the death of Mariam Jalani a.k.a. Kim Soon Ae, a Malaysian national stranded in Korea for the last 64 years and her final wish to be buried according to Korean customs.

Tamil newspapers

Malaysia Nanban led with Prime Minister Najib Razak saying that the federal government will not interfere in the Shah Alam temple issue.

Tamil Nesan reported MIC president S Samy Vellu saying that he enjoyed good support from party leaders.

Makkal Osai once again had Samy Vellu under its radar with former deputy president S Subramaniam questioning the party leader's certain remarks.

Editorial

New Straits Times said that the Pakatan-led Selangor government is facing a crucial test in the potentially explosive Shah Alam temple relocation issue.

Utusan Malaysia told the government to put the needs of the Malaysian public first before agreeing to unreasonable demands like the RM800 minimum wage for Indonesian maids.

Berita Harian chastised the Selangor government over what it said was the state's poor handling of the Section 23 temple issue.

Makkal Osai criticised MIC president S Samy Vellu by stating that he was an empty vessel with no substance.

Malaysia Nanban urged BN component parties to solve their internal problems soon.