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

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English newspapers

The Star highlighted Malaysia Airlines' new promotional product which offers ‘Zero Fares' to any domestic destination via MAS and its subsidiary Firefly.

The New Straits Times led off with the flaws in the Kejara demerit points system which determined the upgrade of probationary drivers licence ‘P' holder to a the full license stature.

The Sun highlighted the revamp of the Port Klang Free Trade Zone (PKFZ) board as suggested by the Port Klang Authority (PKA) to monitor their activities to ensure transparency of PKFZ.

Bahasa newspapers

Berita Harian led off with the death of Naza Group of Companies chairperson SM Nasimuddin who kept his illness a secret, known only to family members and close friends.

Utusan Malaysia highlighted the set up of the Council for Malay Solidarity to look into matters involving the protection and concerns of the Malay sovereignty in the country.

Tamil newspapers

Makkal Osai reported MIC Perak chief G Rajoo as saying that it was time all party workers started getting to the ground to solve issues affecting the Indian community on their own rather than waiting for help to arrive.

Malaysia Nanban led with Kapar MP S Manikavasagam giving his assurance that he would raise the Maika matter in parliament.

Tamil Nesan had MCA vice president Ong Tee Keat warning that the MCA need to change if it wants to remain relevant.

Chinese newspapers

All Chinese language newspapers carried the photo of Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi and the former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad meeting and shaking hands at the funeral of Naza Motors Group chairperson SM Nasimuddin SM Amin.

Sin Chew Daily interviewed Lim Kit Siang who suggested for all political parties to hold a People’s Summit to discuss the ‘social contract’ and decide on the future of the country.

China Press reported that police had arrested six men suspected of involvement in a series of robberies and other criminal cases.

Oriental Daily News reported that the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry is considering using the MyKad to prevent visitors from Singapore and Thailand from buying cheap subsidised fuel meant for locals.

Meanwhile, Nanyang Siang Pau interviewed Youth and Sports Minister Ismail Sabri Yaacob who admitted the huge influence the Internet media and blogs currently had.


Editorials

The New Straits Times focused on the plight of 119 Malaysian women languishing in foreign prisons, some facing the death penalty for being drug mules.

The Sun called for greater press freedom amid the existence of the stringent media laws in line with the celebrations of the World Press Freedom Day on Saturday.

Berita Harian raised its concerns over the sincerity of the parties championing the allegations of diminishing Malay sovereignty after the shocking results of the latest general election.

Utusan Malaysia highlighted the rising allegation of threat to the sovereignty of Malays which has become a major concern recently and resulted in the formation of Council for Malay Solidarity aimed to safeguard the rights of Malays in the country.