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 led with the Malaysia and China signing a pact on joint cooperation in conjunction with Prime Minister Najib Razak's official visit to China. The two-nation agreement was for strategic cooperation, reduced visa requirements for officials and cooperation in marine science and technology.

Star dubbed Najib's visit to China as the beginning of a new chapter in Malaysia-China bilateral relation.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia reported that the safety levels of three other mega projects in Terengganu are under scrutiny following the roof collapse of Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Stadium.

Berita Harian also led with Najib's visit to China is expected to boost relations between both the nations.

Tamil newspapers

Malaysia Nanban reported that Charles Anthony, the son of Velupillai Prabhakaran, the deceased leader of Liberation of Tamil Tigers Eelam (LTTE), is still alive and was last seen in America. A cousin, who had a similar name to Charles, was killed in the conflict.

Tamil Nesan

and Makkal Osai led with MIC president's call for Utusan Malaysia to be charged under the Sedition Act.

Chinese newspapers

Oriental Daily News, Sin Chew Daily and Nanyang Siang Pau frontpaged Najib's meeting with China Premier Wen Jiabao, a sign of deepen diplomatic ties with China.

China Press headlined the death of 25 people, including four foreigners, in Bali after consuming poisonous wine.

Editorial

New Straits Times bluntly stated that the collapse of the Terengganu stadium roof indicated a lack of professionalism among architects and engineers.

Utusan Malaysia urged authorities to adhere to all construction procedures to avoid another mishap.

Berita Harian stated that the Public Service Department is setting conditions to force scholarship recipients to repay the department if they are not willing to serve the government as agreed initially.

Tamil Nesan called for a thorough investigation to be done in relation to the stadium roof collapse incident in Terengganu.

Makkal Osai highlighted the hypocrisy of the Sri Lankan government, who called for a united Sri Lanka and yet allowed mass massacres to happen on minority Tamils.

China Press stressed the advantages in learning the Chinese language in view of rapid economic grow with China.

Oriental Daily News urged the government to educate the public in personal finance management, in its effort to eradicate loan sharks.

Nanyang Siang Pau called government to conduct thorough investigation into the collapse of Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Stadium roof.

Sin Chew Daily

comment that stronger ties between Malaysia and China would boost regional economy.