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

New Straits Times reported that victims of the Swisscash scam involving RM286 million will get back their money, based on a landmark court order against the defendants.

Star led with the chaos resulting from an upsurge in demand for petrol and reduction in petrol price.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia reported the disappointment of the Malaysian Syarie Lawyers Association as four state governments have not enacted laws to prohibit proselytizing of other faiths to Muslims.

Berita Harian led with the government’s plan to set up an apex university within the next three years under the National Higher Education Strategic Plan.

Tamil newspapers

Malaysia Nanban headlined Kapar MP S Manickavasagam’s resignation as Selangor PKR deputy head, as a response to the demolition of a Hindu temple in Ampang.

Tamil Nesan frontpaged MIC president S Samy Vellu’s anger at those who claim that the party has not done anything to resolve issues involving Indian students in secondary schools.

Makkal Osai led with the announcement that a decision will be made soon on whether or not to increase the taxi fare from RM2 to RM3 for the first kilometre.

Chinese newspapers

China Press reported MCA presidential candidate Chua Jui Meng criticising his opponents Ong Tee Keat for raising only minor matters and challenged him to announce his "report card" on his criticism against Umno.

Oriental Daily highlighted Upko's threat to review its position in BN if the identity card issue is not resolved.

Nanyang Siang reported China's Shenzhou VII spceship, which carried the landmark spacewalk mission, has safely landed on Sunday.

Sin Chew Daily frontpaged a statement by Gerakan acting president Koh Tsu Koon that his party will not quit BN although 60 percent of party members agreed to such proposal.

Editorial

New Straits Times claimed there is clear danger from ‘anarchists’ who are taking advantage of socio-political discontent.

Berita Harian cautioned road-users that fatalities would increase if they do not change driving behaviour.

Utusan Malaysia said it would be difficult to change the behaviour of Malaysian drivers, who are cautious only when they spot the police.

Malaysia Nanban commented on the Umno supreme council meeting last week, which attempted to arrive at a peaceful transition of power.

Tamil Nesan called for safety standards of milk-based products to be enhanced.

Makkal Osai highlighted the Molotov bomb scare at Seputeh MP Teresa Kok’s family home.

Sin Chew Daily said local councillors should instil awareness in the community in order to advance the implementation of local elections.

Nanyang Siang Pau said Umno may focus on handling the challenges posed by Anwar Ibrahim-led Pakatan Rakyat after the transition of power in the party.