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

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English newspapers

The New Straits Times led with Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi's advice that Malaysians should return to the spirit of 1957, where bonds between different communities were at their most potent.

The Star headlined Abdullah's assurance that his policies will always be fair and equitable to all communities.

Malay newspapers

Berita Harian and Utusan Malaysia also front-paged Abdullah's assurance that his policies are fair to all Malaysians regardless of race and religion.

Chinese newspapers

Sin Chew Daily, Oriental Daily News and Nanyang Siang Pau all frontpaged the premier's promise to give priority to local companies formed by all races in term of getting government contracts.

Tamil newspapers

Malaysia Nanban reported that a prominent person would be investigated within this week in relation of the mysterious death of television drama actress K Sujatha.

Tamil Nesan quoted Abdullah as saying that the government will give first priority to companies jointly formed by Malays, Chinese and Indians in distributing contracts in the future.

Makkal Osai reported that Nesa Corporation chairperson S Subramaniam has warned those who badmouth the corporation.

Editorial

The New Straits Times feels that it is time judges are held accountable for the delays in the delivery of their decisions.

Berita Harian urged parents to support student-integration programs in schools.

Sin Chew Daily urged the government to protect the historical buildings and structures in the country.

Nanyang Siang Pau commented on the patriotism and federal constitution spirit, in view of the 50th anniversary of independence.

Makkal Osai wants a Tamil daily to stop carrying false reports about Nesa Corporation.

Tamil Nesan supported Abdullah's assurance that his policies have never been discriminatory against any community.