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 New Straits Times led with the mysterious disappearance of private investigator P Balasubramaniam after making two conflicting statutory declarations in relations to the Altantuya murder case last week.

The Star headlined that both the Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Rakyat leaders have agreed to work to alleviate people's problem as there has been enough political bickering.

Malay newspapers

Statements from 18 out of 36 witnesses, including four medical specialists, have taken by the police in their probe into a sodomy allegation against PKR leader Anwar Ibrahim, read the headlines in Utusan Malaysia.

Berita Harian, in their new tabloid format, also led with the same news.

Tamil newspapers

Tamil Nesan, in its headlines, stated that MIC general assembly would be held in a new way as part of rebranding the party.

Malaysia Nanban led with MIC president S Samy Vellu's statement, by chiding certain quarters who have been taunting him to resign as, small kids.

Makkal Osai led with the report that the police was looking for private investigator P Balasubramaniam, with the assistance of the Interpol.

Editorial

In its editorial New Straits Times called for the recognition of the role played by the alternative media since news websites have demonstrated their convictions, ideals and professionalism in journalism.

Utusan Malaysia urged slandering activities by certain groups to be stopped as it only served to confuse the people.

Berita Harian reminded Umno members to give priority to national issues instead of positions within the party hierarchy.

Malaysia Nanban advised the Indian community not to hope to obtain the Ipoh city mayor's post.

Makkal Osai called for political goodwill to be practised by all political parties in light of the new political landscape.