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 the Star headlined that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) had questioned eight officials and collected files from Tourism Ministry. The move was part of MACC's investigation into Tourism Minister Azalina Othman Said's alleged involvement in money politics and power abuse.

Malay newspapers

Both Utusan Malaysia and Berita Harian also led with MACC's investigation on Azalina Othman.

Chinese newspapers

China Press led with the news with the arson attack on a house which caused five people, including a baby girl, to die.

Nanyang Siang Pau reported on the "lunch date" of Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi and opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim.

Sin Chew Daily led with the raid undertaken by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officers at the office of Tourism Minister Azalina in relation to a probe on vote-buying for the Umno party elections.

Oriental Daily 's top story was on the recently unveiled stimulus package in regards to uplift the local auto industry. The daily added that the plan might not work as planned.

Tamil newspapers

Malaysia Nanban led with Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi's denial that there were discussions between him and Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim when both of them attended the same event in Hulu Langat on Tuesday.

Tamil Nesan also led with the Abdullah - Anwar meeting in Hulu Langat.

Makkal Osai led with Home Minister Syed Hamid Albar stating that Hindraf leader in exile, P Waythamoorthy can return to Malaysia whenever the latter wanted to do so.

Editorial

New Straits Times saw a Catch 22 scenario in the case of the government's decision to rescind the visa for 55,000 Bangladeshi workers who are needed to work in plantation and construction sectors that are shunned by Malaysians.

Berita Harian opined that the Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia must be revamped so that it becomes the first option for students pursuing tertiary education.

Utusan Malaysia stated that the Malays should be aware of attempts to weaken the Malay race.

Sin Chew Daily opined that in order to kick-start the local auto industry, the government must have an all-rounded plan.

Nanyang Siang Pau commented on the stimulus package.

China Press lauded the effort by MACC and urged everyone not to misuse the commission.

Malaysia Nanban commented that while RM13 million has been allocated for development of Tamil schools, only 38 students studied Tamil literature in University Malaya last year.

Makkal Osai commented on the mini budget allocations.

Tamil Nesan opined it was not the time to welcome foreign labour under the present economic scenario.