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 a report that an air force sergeant is to be charged for allegedly assisting in the removal of the two fighter-jet engines from the Sungai Besi base, while a company director will be hauled up for allegedly assisting to dispose of the engines.

Star headlined that almost all operating theatres in government hospitals in Terengganu are not functioning due to problems which include delays in construction, infestation and leaks.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia reported the dispute between the two Kelantan princes, Tengku Mohammad Fakhry Petra and Tengku Mohammad Faris Petra, over ascension to the throne. It said this is putting pressure on Kelantan Menteri Besar Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat and the state administration.

Berita Harian led with news that a family of four was found dead in their home in Tampin, Johor. One was decapitated, a second had her hands chopped off and another had a knife protruding from her chest.

Tamil newspapers

Tamil Nesan headlined that former Sri Lanka army general Sarath Fonseka had garnered support from Tamil parliamentarians in that country in his bid for the presidency.

Makkal Osai gave prominence to the case of girl found dead in a pond in Kuala Lumpur. She has been identified as nine-year-old R Venusha.

Malaysia Nanban led with the dilapidated condition of SJK (T) Mount Austin in Johor Bahru.

Editorial

New Straits Times opined that the ‘Allah’ issue is one that is extremely difficult to address but that the judiciary needs to rise to the challenge. Meanwhile, the public should refrain from commenting on the issue, as it is a time for sensitivity.

Berita Harian urged society to develop a love for Bahasa Malaysia in order to strengthen its role as the national language.

Utusan lauded the government’s move to revise the fees for broadband use, as this would make the Internet more accessible.

Tamil Nesan commented on the syllabus change in primary schools.

Makkal Osai hoped the Malaysian Anti- Corruption Commission will perform brilliantly under new chief Abu Kassim Mohamed.

Malaysia Nanban asked whether the number of Tamil schools in Malaysia has increased in line with the increase in student enrolment.