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

The New Straits Times headlined the government’s freeze of the accounts of three Klang Valley cooperative societies with a total of 5,000 members, following their loss of RM80 million to scams.

Star led with the passage of the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill and Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Bill, which the premier claimed as a victory for the judiciary and the fight against corruption.

Malay newspapers

Berita Harian reported on Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi’s mission for racial and religious harmony.

Utusan Malaysia highlighted the capture of a Malaysian tugboat by Somali pirates. The National Security Council secretariat said they had not made any demands to date.

Chinese newspapers

Oriental Daily News and Nanyang Siang Pau reported that fishermen from Selangor and southern Perak have decided to resume fishing today, ending their strike a day earlier than intended.

Oriental also reported that the investigation report on the Port Klang Free Zone will be officially released within the next few days.

Sin Chew Daily headlined the potential for over-supply of doctors by 2015.

Tamil newspapers

All three - Tamil Nesan, Makkal Osai and Malaysia Nanban - led with the success of the Liberation of Tamil Tigers Eelam's counter-strike that resulted in the death of 170 Sri Lankan soldiers. Another 420 soldiers are reportedly injured.

Editorial

The New Straits Times pointed out that after five months of debating the merits and demerits of teaching Science and Mathematics in English, the country is no closer to consensus on the issue. It called for the government to take a more active role, now that options are on the table.

Berita Harian opined that the MCAC Bill will put the nation on track to reach a high integrity level.

Utusan Malaysia commented on the six-point economic stimulus plan highlighted by Deputy Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak.

Oriental Daily News and Nanyang Siang Pau urged a quick decision on the language-switch policy.

Sin Chew Daily commented on the Witness Protection Bill.

Tamil Nesan opposed the increase in school bus fares as due to fuel price reduction.

Malaysia Nanban highlighted Malaysia's efforts to increasing savings to face the upcoming economic slowdown.

Makkal Osai questioned whether new Thai premier Abhisit Vejjajiva will be up to the mark as a leader.