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



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English newspapers

Alongside the main story on the resignation of the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) deputy chief, The Star highlighted the Sultan of Pahang Sultan Ahmad Shah's offer of his personal helicopter for the on-going search-and-rescue operations for those on board a Nuri helicopter that crashed on Friday.

The New Straits Times also focused on the resignation of the FAM deputy president. Tengku Mahkota of Pahang Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah offered his apologies to supporters following the national football team's abysmal performance in its two Asian Cup games to date.

Malay newspapers

Both the main papers front-paged the search operations for the Nuri helicopter.

Berita Harian said the rescue team on board the Sultan of Pahang's helicopter had found new clues that may lead to the crash site, but Utusan Malaysia reported that the use of a satellite has failed to detect the location of the helicopter due to bad weather.

Berita Harian also reported the resignation of the FAM deputy president.

Tamil newspapers

All the Tamil dailies reported on the future of Ctos, which will be determined by the finance ministry. The ministry may ask the credit tip-off service company to terminate its services following mounting complaints.

Malaysia Nanban headlined the National Union of Plantation Workers' request for estate workers to be given housing schemes in recognition of their hard work in developing estates.

While Tamil Nesan led with the Pahang Ruler's offer of his chopper, Makkal Osai highlighted the plight of Aimst University, said to be facing internal problems.

Chinese newspapers

Nanyang Siang Pau highlighted the closure of tuition classes nationwide after the government announced it would act against teachers who give part-time tuition classes.

Sin Chew Daily front-paged the threat to voters who have not switched to the MyKad - they will not be allowed to vote in the next general election.

Oriental Daily News highlighted Dong Jiao Zong's anger with Education Minister Hishammuddin Hussein for his 'obstinance' in not wanting to confirm the language medium to be used for the mathematics and science papers in next year's UPSR examination. He was criticised as not measuring up to the standards that his father - Hussein Onn - had set, and was labelled the "most hated" education minister in the eyes of the Chinese Malaysian community.

Editorial

The New Straits Times expressed concern over the lack of sophisticated equipment in Nuri helicopters such emergency locator transmitters, which could speed up rescue operations.

Berita Harian believes that the Northern Corridor Economic Region will be successful in producing more skilled and modern farmers.

Utusan Malaysia feels that is time for the Royal Malaysian Air Force to stop using Nuri helicopters to prevent more loss of lives. The model has been in use since the 1960s.

Nanyang Siang Pau comments on food poisoning among students who drank spoilt milk in school.

Sin Chew Daily opines that a crackdown on crime should be implemented immediately.

Malaysia Nanban echoed the UN's view that a child's mental development would be faster if he or she child is educated in the mother tongue.

Tamil Nesan says education is the only way for the Indian Malaysian community to step up in life.

Makkal Osai has urged Indians not to miss the opportunity to buy Amanah Saham Nasional shares on Wednesday.

Others

The Star reported that Umno Youth exco member Mukhriz Mahathir may stand for Youth chief in the next party elections.