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 the news that the transportation and construction sectors will provide the hottest job prospects from this year. Some 3.3 million jobs will be created over the next 10 years, according to Malaysian Employers Federation.

Star focused on the changes in the start of term at public universities, moved from July to September. This is to synchronise the academic calendar with that of foreign universities to attract more international students, but has caused confusion among undergraduates.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia led with statements by Selangor Umno publicity chief Abdul Shukor Idrus and Kulim Bandar Baharu MP Zulkifli Noordin.

They want Seri Muda assemblyperson Shuhaimi Shafiei to be detained under the Internal Security Act (ISA) and charged under the Penal Code for allegedly instigating people to rebel against Selangor sultan over the appointment of the state secretary and questioning the position of the monarch.

Quoting sources, Berita Harian reported that the government is contemplating a 1Care national healthcare scheme.

Ninety percent of the fees under the scheme will be borne by government and the rest deducted from personal income tax. Payees can opt for treatment in either a public or private hospital of their social and economic status.

Chinese newspapers

Nanyang Siang Pau reported that Syarikat Jaminan Pembiayaan Perniagaan Bhd will again provide RM3 billion for small- and medium-size enterprises, to serve as financing guarantees.

Sin Chew Daily led with the preliminary investigation into the recent bus crash in Cameron Highlands.

China Press reported that the naked body of a Chinese woman was found in Bukit Mertajam yesterday, which has triggered speculation that she may have been raped and murdered.

Oriental Daily News highlighted the increasing incidents of computer hacking in Malaysia, saying that such ‘network intrusions’ have tripled over the last three years.

Editorial

New Straits Times commented that political parties should also focus on the health of their candidate for the Tenang by-election. Ten of the 14 lawmakers who have died in office had suffered from heart problems, diabetes, stroke or cancer.

Utusan Malaysia slammed PAS for defending DAP’s Serdang MP Teo Nie Ching who was said to have worn form-fitting clothes when doing aerobics in the compound of a mosque. The daily said non-Muslims should respect the sensitivities of Muslims.

Nanyang Siang Pau issued a reminder that decision-making powers remain with voters, who are scrutinising the actions and statements of both political coalitions.

Sin Chew Daily wants the government to rectify the imbalance in teacher training colleges, to meet the shortage of teachers in Chinese elementary schools.

China Press commented on the rising price of pork, saying that producers should place consumer interest before profits.