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

Star led with the premier’s take on Gerakan former deputy secretary-general Lee Kah Choon's controversial decision to accept the Penang government’s offer of two posts. Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, who is also head of Barisan Nasional, described this as going against the spirit of the ruling coalition.

TheSun reported that Gerakan wants Lee to show cause why disciplinary action should not be taken against him.

New Straits Times front-paged a report stating that world leaders from London to Indonesia are moving quickly to tackle the looming world food crisis.

Malay newspapers

Berita Harian reported that Foreign Affairs Minister Rais Yatim wants political leaders including ministers, MPs and state executive councillors to take part in integrity programmes in order to understand the principles.

Utusan Malaysia front-paged Abdullah’s statement that 9th Malaysia Plan projects worth billions of ringgit will be reviewed because of rising costs.

Chinese newspapers

Sin Chew Daily reported that the Gerakan central working committee has frozen Lee's membership and given him two weeks to explain his actions.

Nanyang Siang Pau highlighted Abdullah's statement on the review of a number of projects under the 9th Malaysia Plan.

Oriental Daily News reported that Barisan Nasional will be tough on errant members of Parliament.

Tamil newspapers

Malaysia Nanban reported that ISA detainee and Kota Alam Shah state assemblyperson M Manoharan will be sworn in soon, even if the ceremony has to take place at the Kamunting Detention Centre where he is being held.

Tamil Nesan led with Abdullah's announcement that the second Penang bridge project has been postponed.

Editorial

TheSun applauds the move by Home Minister Syed Hamid Albar to consider doing away with the annual renewal of licences for the print media. However, the daily says this would be more meaningful if accompanied by reinstatement of judicial review in the Printing, Presses and Publication Act 1984.

New Straits Times says World Earth Day celebrated yesterday has helped raise awareness and educate people to live life in accordance with sound environmental practices.

Utusan Malaysia says the revamp of the Anti-Corruption Agency (ACA) must be carried out holistically, to avoid only cosmetic changes being implemented.

Berita Harian has also focused on the ACA revamp, saying this shows that the government is serious about combatting corruption.

Nanyang Siang Pau has welcomed Abdullah's latest move against corruption, saying this will enhance integrity in governance.

Sin Chew Daily has expressed doubt if the revamped ACA will be effective if it reports to the Prime Minister's Office.

Tamil Nesan has welcomed the government's decision to be prudent in spending on mega-projects.

Malaysia Nanban has urged all parliamentarians not to waste opportunities by not asking questions in Parliament.