Malaysiakini compares the key news and views in major newspapers. What is today's agenda for the English, Bahasa, Tamil and Chinese papers?

English newspapers

New Straits Times front paged Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd's aim to gain RM1 profit as part of its three-phase turnaround plan in revamping its management and services.

The Star headlined Palestine’s one-week ceasefire after Israel halted its attacks on Gaza.

Tamil newspapers

Malaysia Nanban headlined the death of a 19-year old Indian youth after he was administered a dosage of medicine via injection at the Malacca general hospital.

Tamil Nesan and Makkal Osai led with Deputy Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak accepting the results of the Kuala Terengganu by-election with an open heart as it was the choice of the people.

Chinese newspapers

Sin Chew Daily headlined MACC Chief Commissioner Ahmad Said Hamdan statement that the commission is currently investigating those who may be involved in corruption.

China Press led on Shah Alam planning to prohibit the lottery industry.

Nanyang Siang Pau reported that from next year, teaching math and science in English might be discontinued in primary schools.

Oriental Daily reported that the Pakatan Rakyat has decided to form a “union” among the five states.

Malay newspapers

Berita Harian headlined on a group of lawyer filing a request to the ICC to investigate and charge Israel with war crimes.

Utusan Malaysia led on Israel’s announcement about their triumph in the Gaza war.

Editorials

New Straits Times commented on the results of the Kuala Terengganu by-election, calling it a sobering result as the BN component parties were facing their own dilemmas with the electorates.

Makkal Osai emphasized the safety of human beings in the campaign to reduce accidents.

Makkal Nanban urged everyone to support the Buy Malaysian campaign.

China Press commented that the Penang state government should not have cancelled funding to the Penang Assembly Hall.

Sin Chew Daily said that the result of the recent KT by-election shows the rakyat’s will.

Nanyang Siang Pau also commented that PAS’ victory in the by-election can be seen to be a message from the public to the BN.

Utusan Malaysia urged the government to find a solution to improve the treatment for out-patients.