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 focused on Malaysia and Australia's commitment in combating transnational crime.

Star highlighted the evacuation of thousands of people as floods hit Kedah and Perlis.

Malay newspapers  

Utusan Malaysia

reported former Perlis mufti Dr Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin’s call to PKR de facto leader Anwar Ibrahim to retire from politics.

Berita Harian had an exclusive report about the police busting a baby-selling syndicate, which allegedly sold newborns for RM21,000.

Sinar Harian reported on the PKR elections, with emphasis on the contest between Azmin Ali and Zaid Ibrahim for the deputy presidency.

Editorial

New Straits Times

said there is a need for quicker response to help those affected by natural disasters, such as the tsunami which struck the Mentawai Islands off Sumatra.

Utusan Malaysia touched on PAS being used to boost the interests of DAP and PKR.

Berita Harian said there is a need to monitor drivers and inspect vehicles operated by public transportation companies, in view of mishaps involving express buses.