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Most newspapers front paged reports of the tremors felt in Kuala Lumpur and other Malaysian cities as a result of an earthquake in Indonesia.

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English newspapers

New Straits Times reported that Malaysia and Saudi Arabia would be setting up a joint investment fund of RM8.71 billion for financing oil, gas and real estate projects.

The Star focused on the earthquakes, tsunamis and typhoon ketsana which affected residents in Samoa, Indonesia and South East Asia.

Malay Newspapers

Utusan Malaysia also reported the earthquake in Indonesia and the Malaysia-Saudi Arabia joint investment venture as did Berita Harian.

Tamil Newspapers

All the three Tamil dailies (Tamil Nesan, Malaysian Nanban, Makkal Osai) front paged the tremors that were felt in various Malaysian cities from the earthquake that hit Sumatra.

Editorial

New Straits Times called for a more prudent approach to tourism projects in order to avoid ill advised investment which more often than not turned into white elephants for lack of management and maintenance skills.

Utusan Malaysia highlighted the need for the government to educate and protect people from natural disasters.

Berita Harian predicted that the 2010 budget will be a continuation of the government's move to prioritize the people's needs, encourage more investments and further liberalize the economy.

Tamil Nesan opined that former Negeri Sembilan menteri besar, Mohd Isa Samad is the best candidate to stand in the Bagan Pinang by-election.

Malaysia Nanban highlighted Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak's intention to address the United Nations 64th General Assembly on the 1Malaysia concept.

Makkal Osai urged the community to assist disabled people in their daily activities.