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

Both the New Straits Times and the Star led with Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi announcing his intention to handover power to Najib Abdul Razak in June 2010.

Bahasa newspapers

Both Utusan Malaysia and Berita Harian also led with premier Abdullah's announcement to step down in June 2010.

Tamil newspapers

All three Tamil newspapers - Tamil Nesan, Malaysia Nanban and Makkal Osa - similarly led with premier Abdullah's intention to relinquish power to Najib in 2010.

Editorial

In its editorial, the New Straits Times celebrated the entry of Malacca and Georgetown cities into the Unesco World Heritage List and noted the need for continued preservation of heritage sites.

Berita Harian praised the government's decision to restructure housing loans for home buyers. At the same time it also urged banks to vary the housing loan repayment method.

Malaysia Nanban praised the government's decision to restructure housing loans for home buyers in light of the fuel price hike.

Makkal Osai highlighted the various joint co-operations in Malaysia-Australia relations in conjunction with Australian premier Kevin Rudd's one day visit to Malaysia.