Headlines online: Oct 7, 2009
Malaysiakini compares the key news and views in major newspapers. What is today's agenda for the newspapers?
Malaysiakini compares the key news and views in major newspapers. What is today's agenda for the newspapers?
Front Page
English newspapers
New Straits Times led with Najib's call for the 1Malaysia concept to be extended to 1Region and 1World.
Star highlighted the freezing of Kuala Dimensi chief executive officer Tiong King Sing's luxury jet and several of his assets by the police.
Tamil Newspapers
Malaysia Nanban and Makkal Osai led with the murder of 47-year-old K Mallika by her son when she refused him use of a motorcycle.
Tamil Nesan led with MIC deputy president G Palanivel's assurance that MIC's education arm MIED is safe contrary to statements by ex-deputy president S Subramaniam.
Malay newspapers
Both Berita Harian and Utusan Malaysia played up Najib's call to extend the 1Malaysia concept to 1Region and 1World.
Editorial
New Straits Times opined that the credibility of Transparency International appears to be suspect following its president's resignation.
Berita Harian praised the new SPM grading system which it says will help students achieve good academic results.
Utusan Malaysia urged civil servants to be more committed in serving the public.
Malaysia Nanban questioned whether the current national school system is in line with the 1Malaysia policy.
Makkal Osai criticised motorists who drive while being under the influence of drugs.
Tamil Nesan praised the government's efforts to raise health and living standards.

