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

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English newspapers

The New Straits Times reported that the delay by judges in providing written judgment has led to anguish for those convicted of crimes.

The Star led with the news that the public can conduct all their official business at one government department after the introduction of e-KL under government's 'No Wrong Door' policy. The daily also reported the explanation given by SMK Bawang Asan warden Wee Yim Pien for meting out the 'fish pond' punishment against 200 female students last Wednesday.

Malay newspapers

Berita Harian reported that National Sports Council wants the Malaysian Premier League to be re-evaluated to find out whether or not it contributes to the quality of football. It also highlighted the availability of 'fried tiger', a unique delicacy served in Kahang, Johore.

Utusan Malaysia carried a report on 300,000 foreigners who have overstayed in the country. They often enter with valid travel documents but do not leave when their work permit or visa expires.

Chinese newpapers

Sin Chew Daily led with the Johor Umno's objection to the policy of teaching science and mathematics in English, because it threaten the status of Bahasa Malaysia.

Oriental Daily front-paged the MCA Youth warning to Umno Youth not being too arrogant, because all parties in BN are partners and there is no master-slave relationship.

Nanyang Siang Pau reported on University Utara Malaysia's apology for a 'technical error' in the controversial 'dressing guidelines' issued earlier.

Tamil newspapers

Malaysia Nanban highlighted Deputy Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak's assurance that the government will work around the clock to prevent the entry of illegal immigrants.

Makkal Osai headlined discussion of Budget 2008, to be tabled in Parliament on Sept 7.

Tamil Nesan reported Najib's statement that the Umno general assembly will be postponed to after the 12th general election.

Editorial

The New Straits Times urged the government to review price controls and make the marketplace more open and competitive in line with the "free marketplace economy" policy.

Berita Harian condemned the method used by the SMK Bawang Asan warden to discipline female students in the school, saying this was dangerous and inappropriate.

Utusan Malaysia called for the government to curb the influx of illegal immigrants.

Sin Chew Daily and Nanyang Siang Pau commented on the 'dressing guidelines' issue, saying the university should concentrate on academic achievement rather than clothing worn by students.

Malaysia Nanban praised India's former president Abdul Kalam for bringing development to the country, noting that he has been India's best president.

Makkal Osai urged Bank Negara to monitor and advise commercial banks to refund the excessive service charges collected from customers.

Tamil Nesan called on all Barisan Nasional component parties to practise a give-and-take policy when discussing seat allocations for the coming general election.