Headlines online: Jan 4 , 2010
Published: Jan 4, 2010 2:55 AM | Updated: Jan 4, 2010 2:59 AM
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 Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak telling Muslims to remain calm, following the Kuala Lumpur High Court judgment in favour of ‘The Herald” on using the term ‘Allah’. He is seeking an audience with the Agong.
Star front-paged a report that Kelantan prince Tengku Muhammad Fakhry has denied a rift with the regent, Tengku Muhammad Faris, saying he is only following the sultan’s instructions.
Malay newspapers
Utusan Malaysia and Berita Harian led with Najib’s intention to seek an audience with the Agong over the use of the word ‘Allah’.
Tamil newspapers
Tamil Nesan reported an increase in the intake of students in Tamil schools in Kedah.
Makkal Osai also reported on the increased student intake, especially in the Kulim-Bandar Baharu district.
Malaysia Nanban focused on Perak Menteri Besar Zambry Abd Kadir’s shock over the existence of squatter villages in Ipoh.
Editorial
New Straits Times pointed out that the location for international terrorism activities has shifted.
Utusan Malaysia branded Malaysia Today editor Raja Petra Kamaruddin a ‘coward propagandist’ for not having the guts to return home to face charges.
Berita Harian said it is not happy with the sugar price hike even though this would resolve the issue of insufficient supplies.
Malaysia Nanban believes that the rise in sugar price will lead to reduced intake by consumers.
Front Page
English newspapers
New Straits Times led with Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak telling Muslims to remain calm, following the Kuala Lumpur High Court judgment in favour of ‘The Herald” on using the term ‘Allah’. He is seeking an audience with the Agong.
Star front-paged a report that Kelantan prince Tengku Muhammad Fakhry has denied a rift with the regent, Tengku Muhammad Faris, saying he is only following the sultan’s instructions.
Malay newspapers
Utusan Malaysia and Berita Harian led with Najib’s intention to seek an audience with the Agong over the use of the word ‘Allah’.
Tamil newspapers
Tamil Nesan reported an increase in the intake of students in Tamil schools in Kedah.
Makkal Osai also reported on the increased student intake, especially in the Kulim-Bandar Baharu district.
Malaysia Nanban focused on Perak Menteri Besar Zambry Abd Kadir’s shock over the existence of squatter villages in Ipoh.
Editorial
New Straits Times pointed out that the location for international terrorism activities has shifted.
Utusan Malaysia branded Malaysia Today editor Raja Petra Kamaruddin a ‘coward propagandist’ for not having the guts to return home to face charges.
Berita Harian said it is not happy with the sugar price hike even though this would resolve the issue of insufficient supplies.
Malaysia Nanban believes that the rise in sugar price will lead to reduced intake by consumers.
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