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

Front Page

English newspapers

The Star headlined a fourth charge of abuse of power for Federal Commercial Crimes Investigation Director Ramli Yusoff in addition to three other charges for failure to disclose assets.

New Straits Times reported that the proposed royal commission for judiciary scandal will have the power to summon anyone to assist investigations.

The Sun front-paged the use of secret codes on lorries that allegedly affords them "immunity" from enforcement officers.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia reported the prime minister's announcement that Umno and BN are prepared to face the general election.

Berita Harian led with the premier's claims that the opposition, in a bid to speed up the general election, have resorted to associating the king to an illegal assembly. It also headlined a new welfare scheme for redundant employees where employers will have to contribute RM1 every month.

Chinese newspapers

Oriental Daily News led with the new exposure of the alleged corruption in the judiciary, as revealed by the brother of lawyer VK Lingam.

Sin Chew Daily reported the Health Minister was unhappy with some insurance companies' unreasonable practices, including limiting the number of subsequent visits to doctor and medical fees.

Nanyang Siang Pau reported that vegetable growers' association will starts selling vegetables to the market directly this month onwards, and not relying on wholesalers anymore.

Tamil newspapers

The Tamil dailies - Malaysia Nanban, Tamil Nesan and Makkal Osai reported on the suicide of a 12-year-old girl over her poor UPSR results.

Editorial

New Straits Times commented on the deteriorating state of coral reefs and the lack of enforcement by authorities.

The Sun lauded the establishment of a royal commission to investigate the "Lingam tapes" issue.

Utusan Malaysia criticised the opposition for using the royal institution to discredit the Election Commission and Barisan Nasional.

Berita Harian reminded parents that entry into a hostel school does not necessarily guarantee students' academic success.

Sin Chew Daily urged the authorities and private sector to push for inculcating the reading habit in the society.

Nanyang Siang Pau commended that the proposal to set up a royal commission to investigate the Lingam tape was a right decision in restoring the judiciary's credibility.

Tamil Nesan welcomes the move by the government in setting up a royal commission to look into the Lingam tape.