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

The Sun and New Straits Times led with a series of policy announcements by new Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng. These included a decision to use the ‘open tender’ system in awarding government contracts.

Star reported that opposition parties are facing problems in setting up their governments in Kedah, Perak and Selangor.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia led with Lim Guan Eng’s announcement that New Economy Policy (NEP) will no longer be applied in Penang.

Berita Harian reported that the Rules of Perak and Selangor have yet to assent to the coalition government in Perak and Selangor.

Tamil newspapers

Tamil Nesan, Malaysia Nanban and Makkal Osai reported former MIC deputy president S Subramaniam has offered an olive branch to embattled party president S Samy Vellu, so that they can work together in rebuilding the party in the aftermath of a horrendous election defeat.

Editorial

The Sun said civil servants should respond positively to the new state government in Selangor, Perak and Kedah.

New Straits Times said MIC should demonstrate that the party is determined to regain confidence.

Berita Harian reminded incoming state government heads in Penang, Kedah, Perak and Selangor to ensure that any new policy adopted will be for the benefit of the entire community.

Makkal Osai today reminded Malaysians that opposition parties are ‘not made up of our enemies’, but form the backbone of a strong democracy.

Tamil Nesan commented that the BN should start working to regain the trust of voters.