Headlines Online: May 2
Malaysiakini compares the key news and views in major newspapers. What is today’s agenda for the English, Bahasa, Tamil and Chinese papers?
Malaysiakini compares the key news and views in major newspapers. What is today’s agenda for the English, Bahasa, Tamil and Chinese papers?
Front page
English newspapers
The Star highlighted Information Minister Shabeery Cheek’s proposal to stop the live telecast of Parliament proceedings after the first rowdy session.
New Straits Times led with super-exclusive condominiums situated in Kuala Lumpur costing RM15mil each - which even the rich need an invitation.
The Sun front-paged Penang BN reps’ wives challenging Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng and blogger to debate on the Pertubuhan Bunga Tanjung.
Bahasa newspapers
Berita Harian focused on Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi’s agreement to stop the live telecast on parliamentary proceedings by saying that it was a "shameful."
Utusan Malaysia highlighted a 15 to 40 percent price hike on rice in Alor Star, Kedah.
Chinese newspapers
Sin Chew Daily front-paged that Mongolia has nothing to do with the buying of submarines and DPP Sallehuddin Saidin’s statement that "(deputy premier) Najib (Abdul Razak) does not know Altantuya(Shaarriibuu)."
Oriental Daily highlighted MCA leader Donald Lim’s criticism of MCA president Ong Ka Ting and that he should not contest in the next party elections.
Nanyang Siang Pau led with Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi’s statement saying that the parliamentary proceeding was "shameful" and his call for the live-telecast to be stopped.
China Press focused on former Penang chief minister Koh Tsu Koon’s wife Chui Kah Peng challenging Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng to an open debate on Pertubuhan Bunga Tanjung funds.
Tamil newspapers
Tamil Nesan, Makkal Osai and Malaysia Nanban all front-paged the funeral of Indian Progressive Front (IPF) president MG Pandithan who died on April 30.

