Malaysiakini compares the key news and views in major newspapers. What is today's agenda for the newspapers?

Headlines

English newspapers

The Star and New Straits Times headlined dissident PKR parliamentarian Zulkifli Noordin's claims that Pakatan Rakyat has been hijacked by ‘little pharaohs' who are out to remove him.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia highlighted Home Minister Hishammuddin Hussein's statement that the large number of immigrants flooding the capital during festive seasons is not consistent with official records.

Berita Harian frontpaged Kulim MP Zulkifli Noordin's allegations that ‘little pharaohs' in Pakatan Rakyat are trying to assassinate his character and have an agenda to depart from the federal constitution.

Tamil newspapers

Tamil Nesan headlined the total income of the top 40 richest Malaysians stands at RM15.67 billion

Makkal Osai frontpaged more than 100 Asian Institute of Medicine Science and Technology (AIMST) medical students affected by their practical session at Alor Star General Hospital being terminated.

Malaysia Nanban headlined Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim terming problematic PKR parliamentarians as people who have back stabbed him.

Editorial


New Straits Times opined that the star rating system for local authorities is not reflective of the reality and urged that funds be channeled to needy lower-rated local councils instead of rewarding the well-equipped high achievers.

Utusan Malaysia commented that the high numbers of deaths recorded in Ops Sikap is due to motorists' poor attitude and urged stern action from the authorities.

Berita Harian expressed concern about the use of fake Halal logos and urged the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) to take immediate action.

Tamil Nesan is saddened by the increasing numbers of abandoned babies.

Makkal Osai questioned whether babies should end up in dumpsters.

Malaysia Nanban hopes that efforts to employ refugees that is done by Human Resources Minister, Dr S Subramaniam, would be fruitful.