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

Both New Straits Times and the Star headlined VK Lingam, the lawyer at the centre of the judicial controversy, who has pledged to appear before the royal commission of inquiry to clear his name.

The Star also reported Election Commission chairman Abdul Rashid Abdul Rahman's assertion that he will step down if election rigging is proven.

The Sun led with Federal Commercial Crimes Investigation Director Ramli Yusoff's fourth charge of abusing power by using a police aircraft for business purposes.

Malay newspapers

Both Utusan Malaysia and Berita Harian headlined FCCI director Ramli Yusoff's fourth charge.

Berita Harian also led with the prime minister's call to the Asean countries to look beyond the Burmese issue.

While Utusan also reported the prime minister's announcement of a deep sea fishing joint-venture with several Asean entrepreneurs.

Tamil newspapers

Malaysian Nanban reported on the formation of the Malaysian Hindu Assembly, a rival group to the already established Malaysian Hindu Sangam.

Tamil Nesan quoted MIC president S Samy Vellu saying that Tamil schools in this country shall remain as long as the community wanted them.

Makkal Osai also reported on the setting up of the Malaysian Hindu Assembly.

Editorial

New Straits Times called for the expansion of the royal commission of inquiry's terms of reference to include the examination of judicial appointments.

The Sun supported the teaching of mathematics and science in English to help students remain competitive.

Berita Harian urged for the immediate implementation of the proposed new welfare scheme for redundant employees.

Utusan Malaysia commented favourably on the new Asean Charter signed by the ten member countries today in Singapore.

Tamil Nesan commented on the ongoing Asean Summit in Singapore, calling it a proper platform to ensure unity in the region.