Malaysiakini compares 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 Star highlighted Deputy Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak urging the MIC to rebrand itself to remain relevant to the Indian community.

New Straits Times frontpaged the pledge by Najib to do more for the Malaysian Indian community and also addressed seven major issues faced by the Indian community.

The Sun lead with Najib urging the Malaysian Indians to continue to work within the system to help the government to mend the mistakes that have been done in the past.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia lead with Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi urging the Muslims to learn science and technology in order to become the tomorrow’s leaders.

Berita Harian frontpaged Abdullah’s statement that the development agenda are not for showing off but for the benefit of the people.
Chinese newspapers

Nanyang Siang Pau headlined that the government will be giving 7,000 acres to Chinese farmers in Perak.

Sin Chew Daily led with MIC president S Samy Velu’s pleas to the government to solve seven major problems encountered by the Indian Malaysians.

Oriental Daily News frontpaged DAP’s preparation to let its leaders including Lim Guan Eng, Jeff Ooi and Liew Chin Tong to contest in Penang.

Tamil newspapers

All three Tamil dailies - Malaysia Nanban, Makkal Osai and Tamil Nesan - led with the special one-day conference held by MIC yesterday for its grassroots leaders. The dailies highlighted Najib’s open apology over the demolition of a Hindu temple in Shah Alam just before Deepavali.

Editorial

The Sun urged the public not to wait for the law and use the rear seat belts because it can save lives.

New Straits Times commented that objectionalism in Malaysia seemed to be reaching a point where it exists entirely for its own sake. NST urged the protesters to keep the demands sensible.

Utusan Malaysia called on the pro-opposition Bersih to stop confusing the rakyat to sway their support away from the Election Commission and Barisan Nasional.

Berita Harian said Terengganu was embracing Islamic civilisation since Barisan Nasional took over the state from PAS in 2004.

Nanyang Siang Pau commented on the aide received by China from around the world to overcome the savage cold winter disaster which paralysed about nine provinces.

Sin Chew Daily reminded the political parties from both ruling coalition and the opposition to carefully choose their candidates as they are face stern challenges amidst dissatisfaction of the people on certain issues like inflation, public security and corruption.

Oriental Daily News urged the people not to only concentrate on voting but also engage themselves in brainstorming and debates to improve the society.