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 headlined Deputy Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak's - as well as the Indian authorities' - denial of an alleged Malaysian link to the terror attacks in Mumbai.

The Star headlined Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah's announcement that no politician would be awarded a datukship in conjunction with his birthday on Dec 11.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia headlined Jerlun member of parliament, Mukhriz Mahathir's suggestion for a single stream education system to be implemented in order to unite the people and avoid racial polarization.

Berita Harian also focused on Najib's denial of possible Malaysian links to terrorism in Mumbai as there was no evidence.

Tamil newspapers

Malaysia Nanban headlined the possibility of another Indo-Pakistani war as Islamabad places 100,000 soldiers along the border.

Tamil Nesan headlined Mukhriz Mahathir's call for the closure of vernacular schools. In an immediate response advisor to the MIC Youth wing S Vell Paari said that comments only revealed the former's irresponsible behaviour.

Makkal Osai also headlined Mukhriz's call for the closure of vernacular schools.

Chinese newspapers

Nanyang Siang Pau headlined that the net outflow capital from Malaysia for the first nine months of this year was a historical high of RM41.3 billion.

Sin Chew Daily front-paged Domestic Trade and Consumers Affairs Minister Shahrir Abdul Samad's claim that fuel price will be reduced by another 15 sen before Hari Raya Haji on Dec 8.

Oriental Daily headlined Pakatan Rakyat leader Anwar Ibrahim's proposal to reinstate the powers of the royalty which included giving them back their immunity.

China Press led with Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi condemning civil servants for refusing to improve themselves.

Editorial

New Straits Times called for more measures to increase the odds of people surviving through tragic incidents.

Utusan Malaysia told off People's Progressive Party to leave BN instead of blackmailing the coalition.

Berita Harian cautioned people not to celebrate during the flood season as it would increase fatalities.

Malaysia Nanban questioned the logic behind man's wisdom to partake in acts of terrorism.

Makkal Osai urged parents to start saving for the education of their children.

Tamil Nesan called for a concerted effort from all parties to end acts of terrorism.

China Press called on the Penang government to make a through investigation against the Seberang Prai Municipal Council for its huge budget deficit.

Oriental Daily opposed the Terengganu government's decision to spend RM35 million to implement the e-book project to buy mini computers for all Standard Five students in the state.

Nanyang Siang Pau urged the government to take measures in controlling and mitigate the rising unemployment problem.

Sin Chew Daily News commented that the higher education should not be over-commercialised.