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

The New Straits Times headlined cracks on the Middle Ring Road II (MRR2) and the road closure that led to massive traffic jams.

The Star fronted both Pakatan Rakyat and Barisan Nasional's preparation for the Permatang Pauh by election.

Bahasa newspapers

Both Utusan Malaysia and Berita Harian led with reports about the cracks on MRR2.

Tamil newspapers

Tamil Nesan headlined that all Tamil schools would be receiving RM1.1 million collectively as part of their development fund.

Malaysia Nanban fronted Hindraf coordinator S Thanenthiran's denial of receiving a suitcase of money from MIC president S Samy Vellu.

Chinese newspapers

Oriental Daily reported a denial by the police logistics director Commissioner Mahshuri Zainal in the RM100 million scandal which saw the purchase of sub-standard equipments.

Three other Chinese newspapers - Nanyang Siang Pau, China Press and Sin Chew Daily - frontpaged that cracks that re-appeared on a pillar of the Middle Ring Road 2.

Editorial

New Straits Times commended on the decision to adjust petrol prices on a monthly basis as a rational one.

Utusan Malaysia advised the people to accept Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi's statement on the possibility of Malaysia becoming a fully developed nation by 2020.

Berita Harian suggested tax cuts should be implemented to encourage people to purchase hybrid cars.

Malaysia Nanban highlighted the financial aid from Yayasan Tekun Nasional meant for young Indian businessmen.

Nanyang Siang Pau said regional discussion was required in solving the haze problem.

China Press said the cost of previously repairing the MRR2 to the tune of RM70 million was a total waste and that the Anti-Corruption Agency (ACA) should probe that.

Sin Chew Daily said the government should seriously considered the impact of the decision to streamline and fix the oil price based on crude oil's market price with subsidy rate on 30 sen per litre.