Headlines online: March 19, 2009
Malaysiakini compares the key news and views in major newspapers. What is today's agenda for the English, Bahasa, Tamil and Chinese papers?
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 Umno disciplinary board chairperson Tengku Ahmad Rithaudeen defending the board's decision and lashed out against conspiracy theorists who speculated on the decision.
Malay newspapers
Utusan Malaysia reported that Ali Rustam was appealing against Umno disciplinary board's decision that barred him from contesting for the number 2 spot in the party.
Berita Harian also led with Tengku Ahmad Rithaudeen's statement.
Tamil newspapers
Makkal Osai headlined Dr SP Sakthiveloo stating that it was impossible for drama actress K Sujatha to consume paraquat unknowingly. He said this at the hearing of Sujatha's inquest.
Malaysia Nanban reported that the late K Sujatha's body did not go through post-mortem procedures.
Tamil Nesan reported on a dual murder of a father and daughter in Seremban.
Editorial
New Straits Times opined that Umno has to be cleaned up, failing which it would suffer deeply in the next general election.
Utusan Malaysia advised all parties not to criticise the Umno disciplinary board as it would tarnish the integrity of the board
Berita Harian highlighted that the Integrity Institute of Malaysia has increased the standard in good governance in the country.
Malaysia Nanban opined that Deputy Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak's call for reforms was not meant for Umno only.
Makkal Osai stated that the Amanah Saham Nasional dividend payment was helpful.
Tamil Nesan stated it was against the name change of Little India in Klang.


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