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 front-paged a rescue plan to contain the global financial crisis by the International Monetary Fund.

The Star headlined that Umno deputy president Najib Abdul Razak and vice president Muhyiddin Yassin are hot favorites for the top two posts in Umno.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia also led with Najib - Muhyiddin duo leading the nominations for the Umno elections.

Berita Harian headlined that investigations into all issues raised by the Royal Commission on the VK Lingam Video Clip that contained conversation between a lawyer and a senior judge has been completed by the Anti Corruption Agency.

Tamil newspapers

Malaysia Nanban headlined an announcement by the brother of Hindraf leader V Ganabathirao, V Raidu that there would not be any Deepavali celebration until Hindraf 5 is released.

Tamil Nesan led with Human Resources Minister Dr S Subramaniam's statement that 1,400 temporary teachers would be evaluated and placed in Tamil schools to overcome shortage of teachers.

Makkal Osai led with Indian Progressive Front supreme council members calling for IPF president P Jayashree to reveal the information on the ownership of Wisma IPF as well as the financial statement on membership fees.

Editorial

New Straits Times noted that the notion of BN roping in new members directly as BN members instead of members of BN component parties was not new.

Utusan Malaysia called for Gerakan's proposal to turn BN as a single multi-racial party to be given consideration as it is impractical.

Berita Harian is cautious over the proposal of having direct members into BN to avoid weakening of the ruling coalition.

Malaysia Nanban commented on efforts to revive global economy.