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

Headlines

All the newspapers of three languages led with the dissolution of parliament.

Editorial

Berita Harian hoped that violent issues will not appear in the coming elections and reminded everybody to abide by the law. It also mentioned that the conduct of candidates will be judged by the voters, who are now more mature.

Utusan Malaysia said the coming elections will be conducted peacefully. It also reminded all candidates to behave maturely and not to verbally abuse opponents to gain votes. It urged the Election Commission to lead the way to form a new campaigning style.

New Straits Times opined that any unhappiness of the voters will be translated in the ballot box. It also predicted that the opposition may gain ground given that some communal grievances and national unity issues are still unresolved.

Nanyang Siang Pau commented that the 12th General Election is expected to yield an unexpected result. The hard work of 'efficient' and 'clean' candidates to serve the people will be the most important bargaining chip to gain support from the voters.

Sin Chew Daily urged candidates not to touch on sensitive issues to win votes so as to miantain racial harmony. It also reminded the Election Commission to learn from its mistakes in 2004. It opined that 10 million voters should vote to show their democratic spirit.

Oriental Daily News called the government to reduce the number of dropouts by providing more choices for students from different backgrounds.

The Borneo Post, in a major story headlined 'BN ready as opposition grumbles', reported that PBB and SPDP are confident of delivering 100 per cent of its seats to the BN while SUPP plays down its chances, stating that every seat is a difficult one.