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 headlined the newly drawn-up guidelines for civil servants' conduct, including ignoring ‘support letters' issued by politicians. The guidelines are now waiting the official approval and signature of government chief secretary Mohd Sidek Hassan.

Star led with Najib saying that Malaysians should fully accept the country's rich cultural and racial diversity to become united, harmonious and prosperous.

Chinese newspapers

Sin Chew Daily frontpaged Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak's statement at the daily's Chinese New Year open house that Malaysians should change their mindset from 'tolerance' to 'accomodation' towards the differences between communities to realise a united, harmonious and prosperous Malaysia.

Oriental Daily News and Nanyang Siang Pau led with the 8.8-magnitude Chile earthquake that incurred billions of dollars in economic damage as well as massive casualties.

China Press also led with the news that Asia was not affected by the Chile earthquake.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia headlined Siti Norhanim's grief over the death of her three-year-old daughter, Syafiah, who was murdered by her boyfriend.

Berita Harian led with the experience of a Malaysian citizen at Chile during the recent huge earthquake, measuring 8.8 on the Richter scale.

Editorial

New Straits Times highlighted the use of a specific make and design of an insulated fish box to maintain catch freshness. Fishermen and wholesalers are not keen on it due to its high cost.

Sin Chew Daily hoped that the Chinese New Year open house organised by the daily yesterday could strengthen the rapport between the daily and Chinese associations and guilds.

China Press agreed with Najib's statement yesterday at Sin Chew Daily 's Chinese New Year open house that communities should not just be concerned in self-interests when making demands.

Nanyang Siang Pau said that BN should make thorough consideration before opening up its membership to NGOs and individuals because this move may bring both advantages and disadvantages to the coalition.

Utusan Malaysia commented that the family institution in our country is very fragile leading to problems such as rampant baby dumping and the recent murder of three-year-old Syafiah.

Berita Harian said the Malay NGO Consultative Council (MPM) set up by 76 Malay NGOs is to defend and protect Malays special rights and Islam as the official religion. It must also be free from the influence of the government and politics.