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 deputy premier Najib Abdul Razak’s office denying the contents of Malaysiakini report on manifesto initially attributed to him in his capacity as deputy Umno president.

Star headlined Najib’s announcement that an additional RM5 billion will be pumped into the market to support undervalued stocks, and the government will continue spending on public projects to boost the economy. The economic growth forecast will also be revised.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia also led with measures to curb economic problems.

Berita Harian headlined the dismissal of the report on Najib’s purported manifesto.

Tamil newspapers

Malaysia Nanban focused on the sedition trial of Hindraf leader P Uthayakumar.

Tamil Nesan looked at the continuing conflict in Sri Lanka.

Makkal Osai reported on the commotion by Hindraf supporters before the start of Uthayakumar's trial.

Chinese newspapers

Nanyang Siang Pau, Sin Chew Daily and China Press all headlined Deputy Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak's announcement that the government will invest RM5 billion in undervalued companies.

Oriental Daily News highlighted its exclusive interview with former MCA president Ling Liong Sik, in which he denies having had a hand in the recent party election.

Editorial

New Straits Times urged health authorities to protect the people and penalise companies that import food products that contain melanine.

Utusan Malaysia stated that the government's crisis-aversion measures was timely preparation in view of the volatility of the global market.

Berita Harian commented on the government’s decision to revise the economic growth rate.

Malaysia Nanban hopes that the new MCA leadership will succeed in reforming the party.

Tamil Nesan called for prudence in expenditure in view of the potential for economic problems.

Makkal Osai commented on the revival of the government's intention to set up a media council.

Oriental Daily News urged the government to be cautious and transparent in boosting local markets and initiating measures to improve the economy.

Sin Chew Daily urged the government to be careful of the side effects of injecting funds into the stock market, such as speculation and inflation.

China Press urged the government to rethink the teaching of mathematics and science in English.

Nanyang Siang Pau suggested that the newly elected MCA deputy president, Chua Soi Lek, not be appointed a minister so that he can play a more effective role in Barisan Nasional.