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English newspapers

The New Straits Times led with an announcement by the Public Services Department to phase out their 1,500 scholarships for undergraduate studies overseas with the exception of top-notch universities such as Oxford and Cambridge.

The Star featured the plight of city dwellers in facing the high prices of daily essential items such as chicken, vegetables and oil.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia headlined the cabinet’s decision in postponing the implementation of minimum wages for security guards which was scheduled for July 1.

Berita Harian showcased the government’s plan to review suggestions to make Mandarin and Tamil compulsory at national schools, enabling students from different ethnic backgrounds to learn more than two languages.

Sinar Harian front-paged the top brass of Pakatan Rakyat unanimously selecting opposition head Anwar Ibrahim to still lead Pakatan Rakyat.

Editorial

The New Straits Times highlighted the government’s ultimatum in the requirement of licences for retailers selling the three controlled strategic commodities of sugar, flour and cooking oil.

Berita Harian slams the Israeli government over their actions of modern day piracy, murder and stealing of cash and other valuables in the May 31 incident.

Utusan talks about teenage smoking being on the rise, and how it will affect the government’s efforts in making Malaysia a developed nation.