Headlines online: Feb 3, 2009
Published: Feb 3, 2009 2:58 AM | Updated: Feb 3, 2009 5:40 AM
Malaysiakini compares the key news and views in major newspapers. What is today's agenda for the English, Bahasa, Tamil and Chinese papers?
Front Page
English newspapers
New Straits Times and Star called the political developments in Perak confusing, as even though state assembly Speaker
V Sivakumar has informed the Election Commission (EC) that the state seats of Changkat Jering and Behrang are vacant, its two assemblymen are claiming they never stepped down as state representatives.
Malay newspapers
Utusan Malaysia headlined that the EC would be meeting to discuss the status of the Changkat Jering and Behrang state seats.
Berita Harian also led with the state of political confusion in Perak.
Tamil newspapers
Malaysia Nanban and Makkal Osai also reported that the EC would be meeting today to discuss the possibility of by-elections in Changkat Jering and Behrang following the 'resignations' of the two assemblymen.
Tamil Nesan, in its headlines, questioned whether the Perak state assembly would be dissolved due to the current political upheaval.
Editorial
New Straits Times discussed the issue of stray dogs that are endangering the public.
Utusan Malaysia warned the Herald not to use the term 'Allah' as it challenged the sensitivities of the Muslims.
Berita Harian called on the relevant parties to resolve the political impasse in Perak, while Malaysia Nanban questioned the political confusion taking place in the state.
Tamil Nesan highlighted the high number of deaths caused by road accidents.
Front Page
English newspapers
New Straits Times and Star called the political developments in Perak confusing, as even though state assembly Speaker
V Sivakumar has informed the Election Commission (EC) that the state seats of Changkat Jering and Behrang are vacant, its two assemblymen are claiming they never stepped down as state representatives.
Malay newspapers
Utusan Malaysia headlined that the EC would be meeting to discuss the status of the Changkat Jering and Behrang state seats.
Berita Harian also led with the state of political confusion in Perak.
Tamil newspapers
Malaysia Nanban and Makkal Osai also reported that the EC would be meeting today to discuss the possibility of by-elections in Changkat Jering and Behrang following the 'resignations' of the two assemblymen.
Tamil Nesan, in its headlines, questioned whether the Perak state assembly would be dissolved due to the current political upheaval.
Editorial
New Straits Times discussed the issue of stray dogs that are endangering the public.
Utusan Malaysia warned the Herald not to use the term 'Allah' as it challenged the sensitivities of the Muslims.
Berita Harian called on the relevant parties to resolve the political impasse in Perak, while Malaysia Nanban questioned the political confusion taking place in the state.
Tamil Nesan highlighted the high number of deaths caused by road accidents.
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