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

New Straits Times and the Star reported that two men have been arrested to assist investigations into the murder of Nurin Jazlin Jazimin.

New Straits Times briefly headlined the Lingam video clip authenticity as confirmed by tests conducted in Spain.

The Star also front-paged a member of Parliament being investigated by the Anti-Corruption Agency for allegedly obtaining bank loans using forged documents.

The Sun reported that police have detained two men and enlisted four child abduction victims to aid investigations in the race to recover five-year-old Sharlinie Mohd Nashar who went missing last Wednesday.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia and Berita Harian also front-paged the arrest of two suspects in the Nurin murder case.

Utusan Malaysia led with election fever around the country as Barisan Nasional component parties and opposition prepare for the 12th general elections.

Berita Harian reported that almost six million of 13 million Internet users in the country could be exposed to cyber bullies, particularly adolescents and children who reveal too much personal information.

It also reported that Spanish voice tests have confirmed that it was VK Lingam’s voice in the video clip of the senior lawyer purportedly brokering the appointment of ‘friendly’ judges.

Chinese newspapers

Both Sin Chew Daily and Nanyang Siang Pau reported businessman Loh Mui Fah’s revelation that his son recorded the Lingam tape thus verifying the video clip’s authenticity.

Sin Chew Daily led with royal commission chairperson Haidar Mohd Noor’s welcome to Loh and his son to give their statements before the inquiry.

Nanyang Siang Pau headlined former crime investigation department chief Christopher Wan Soo Kee encouraging more Chinese to join the police force.

Oriental Daily reported that MCA would probably nominate deputy home affairs minister Tan Chai Ho as the Kepong parliamentary constituency candidate at the next general election. The seat is currently occupied by DAP deputy chairman Tan Seng Giaw who has represented Kepong for six terms.

Oriental Daily also reported that former MCA vice president and Johor chief Dr Chua Soi Lek was appointed advisor of the Johor MCA liaison committee.

Tamil newspapers

Makkal Osai reported that a state level MIC leader was being investigated by the Anti-Corruption Agency.

Tamil Nesan quoted MIC president S Samy Vellu as saying that his doors were always open to the Indian community.

Editorial

New Straits Times commented on Indonesia’s dissatisfaction over Malaysia’s use of the Rasa Sayang song and baronga dance which they claim to be their cultural heritage. It urged for ties between the two nations to be strengthen.

In light of Sharlinie’s recent disappearance, The Sun questioned if lessons from Nurin’s murder were forgotten or learnt at all. It urged people to be more alert and caring to keep children out of harm’s way.

Utusan Malaysia called on the public to play a greater role in preventing crimes against children by taking notice of their surroundings and reporting any suspicious activity.

Berita Harian said that foreign investor confidence in Malaysia’s economy is a key factor in its economic growth.

Nanyang Siang Pau commented that the Taiwan Kuomintang presidential candidate Ma Ying-jeou must be cautious although the party had won the legislative elections.

Sin Chew Daily warned that Taiwan president Chen Shui-bian may take radical steps to move the island toward independence.