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

New Straits Times headlined that two Umno state-level leaders were charged in court for corruption.

The Star led with the Bangkok's state of emergency as declared by Thai premier Samak Sundaravej following continued protest against his leadership.

Bahasa newspapers

Utusan Malaysia headlined Bangkok's state of emergency following clashes between government supporters and anti-government groups that led to the death of an individual.

Berita Harian fronted Seremban Umno deputy chief Mohd Nor Awang being charged for attempting to buy votes in the run up to party polls.

Tamil newspapers

Tamil Nesan headlined Deputy Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak's apology to the non-Malays following a remark made by Bukit Bendera Umno Youth leader.

Makkal Osai and Malaysia Nanban led with the successful police operation in gunning down four Mamak gang members.

Chinese newspapers

Sin Chew Daily highlighted Deputy Prime Minister Najib's insistence that there should be only one National Day holiday, which is on Aug 31.

Oriental Daily News headlined Najib, also the Umno deputy president, making an apology for the racist statement made by the party's division leader Ahmad Ismail.

Nanyang Siang Pau and China Press both headlined the emergency rule in Bangkok.

Editorial

New Straits Times stated that Samak Sundaravej's statement on his love for democracy mocked democracy.

Utusan Malaysia reiterated a statement made by Road Safety Department Director General Suret Singh who called for vehicles approved by the Puspakom to be re-evaluated.

Tamil Nesan highlighted the Bukit Bendera Umno Youth leader's statement and praised Umno for its subsequent apology.

Makkal Osai highlighted the kidnap-cum-piracy issue in Somalia involving Malaysian seamen.

Malaysia Nanban was optimistic in making the best out of Indian youths.

Sin Chew Daily commented on the recent ‘anti-establishment' political wave that hit various Asian countries such as Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Pakistan and Philippines.

Nanyang Siang Pau commented that the Thai political instability will have a side effect on tourism and investment in this region.