Malaysiakini compares the key news and views in major newspapers. What is today's agenda for the English, Bahasa, Tamil and Chinese papers? Find out here.

English Newspapers

The New Straits Times headlined the Altantuya murder trial's most recent twist, as corporal Sirul Azhar Umar's confession was yesterday ruled inadmissible by the court.

Judge Mohd Zaki Md Yasin threw out Sirul's confession on grounds of inducement. The daily also carried a headline on the Islamabad mosque that was stormed by Pakistani troops yesterday.

The Star's front page carried pictures of the family of Jess Teh, who has been remanded for investigations into the death of her three-year-old daughter. Jess's family, including her parents and ex-husband, said yesterday that they would never forgive her if she had anything to do with Ooi Ying Ying's death

Malay Newspapers

Berita Harian frontpaged the Altantuya trial's court decision to overturn corporal Sirul's confession. The daily also carried a picture of the Red Mosque in Islamabad, which was stormed by Pakistani troops yesterday.

Utusan Malaysia also headlined the court's rejection of Sirul's confession.

Chinese Newspapers

Nanyang Siang Pau reported that Jess Teh's parents wanted to disown their daughter.

Sin Chew Daily frontpaged Ooi Ying Ying's father, Ooi Eng Chew, as being heart broken and angry over his daughter's death.

Oriental Daily reported that Malaysia and Singapore police had arrested five suspected gang leaders hiding in Singapore, when they were supposed to have been detained under the Emergency Ordinance here.

Tamil Newspapers

Malaysia Nanban headlined the report on Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi's assurance that the government is willing to review policies that are deemed to be hindering the distribution of equity.

Makkal Osai carried a report on Batu Caves temple being chosen as a national heritage symbol by the Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage. The daily also reported the PM's warning for Malaysians who want to give up their citizenship. Those who want to do so may not get it back.

Editorial

The New Straits Times suggested that Malaysia's rice price controls be deregulated. Instead of having all prices controlled, the editorial said that one grade of rice should be controlled while the other prices be allowed to be determined by market forces.

Berita Harian urged the police force to increase their investigations of a recent wave of luxury car thefts, believed to be linked to a local syndicate.

Malaysia Nanban calls for Malaysian students to take up the opportunity to study in foreign universities.

Makkal Osai urged the Agriculture and Agro-based Industries Ministry to draw plans to attract more undergraduates and unemployed graduates to venture into agro based businesses.

Sin Chew Daily urged the ministry to ensure a sufficient supply and stable price of rice.

Nanyang Siang Pau suggested that the government undertake more realistic and efficient steps to increase the quantity of rice produced for domestic needs.