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 and Star headlined Chief Justice Zaki Azmi’s vow to crack the whip on errant judges in his inaugural speech, delivered at the Palace of Justice. He also called for an end to corruption and the apple-polishing culture in the judiciary.

Malay newspapers

While Utusan Malaysia led with Zaki’s inaugural speech, Berita Harian front-paged Health Minister Liow Tiong Lai’s announcement that all five-foot ways have been designated as ‘no smoking’ zones with effect from yesterday.

Tamil newspapers

Malaysia Nanban and Tamil Nesan gave prominence to the Liberation of Tamil Tigers Eelam attack in Colombo that destroyed an army base and electricity board centre.

Makkal Osai reported Liow's justification of the pending price increase for the 20-stick cigarette packs by year's end.

Editorial

New Straits Times cautioned people to be more cautious in seeking cosmetic surgery.

Utusan Malaysia highlighted the close relationship between the economy and defence purchases in the wake of the postponement of the Eurocopter deal.

Berita Harian welcomed Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi’s decision to shelve the Eurocopter deal until the economy improves

Malaysia Nanban and Tamil Nesan also welcomed the postponement of helicopter purchase from Eurocopter.

Makkal Osai urged Deputy Federal Territories Minister M Saravanan and T Murugiah, the deputy minister in Prime Minister’s Department, to put aside their differences and to work together, following a public spat over the issue of jurisdiction.