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 led with the Umno divisional nominations for the presidency. Incumbent deputy president Najib Abdul Razak has 64, while vice-president Muhyiddin Yassin has secured 44 for the deputy president’s post.

Star headlined the pledge by new MCA president Ong Tee Keat and his deputy Dr Chua Soi Lek to work together as a ‘formidable team’.

Malay newspapers

Both Utusan Malaysia and Berita Harian focused on the Umno meetings.

Tamil newspapers

Malaysia Nanban headlined observations that MIC president S Samy Vellu favours his former deputy S Subramaniam over current deputy G Palanivel for the deputy presidency when MIC holds elections next year.

Tamil Nesan led with Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi’s statement for all to stand united and not create political chaos.

Makkal Osai led with Samy Vellu’s announcement that he will give up his position to the incoming elected deputy president.

Chinese newspapers

Sin Chew Daily and China Press headlined the pledge made by newly elected MCA president Ong Tee Keat and deputy president Chua Soi Lek that they can work together as a team.

Nanyang Siang Pau headlined Deputy Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak's surprise at the MCA election results. He nevertheless hoped that it would strengthen the BN in the future.

Oriental Daily News highlighted the possible of power struggle in MCA if the newly elected top leaders cannot find ways to work together.

Editorial

New Straits Times noted that Umno is a dominant, not domineering party, in the Barisan Nasional (BN) ruling coalition.

Utusan Malaysia urged all BN component parties to collectively discuss the coalition's weaknesses in the March general election instead of assigning blame to Umno.

Berita Harian said mutual understanding among BN component parties will strengthen the coalition's position.

Malaysia Nanban commented on issues raised by the MCA Youth during the party polls.

Nanyang Siang Pau claimed that Ong Tee Keat has a formidable task ahead to reform the party and elevate the party position in BN.

China Press called all party leaders, winner or loser in the party election, to unite and work together in renewing MCA.

Sin Chew Daily believed that, with new leaders in place, MCA reforms will take off soon.