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

Both New Straits Times and the Star reported that RM3.2 billion worth of projects would be given out this week as announced by Deputy Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak.

Malay newspapers

Both Utusan Malaysia and Berita Harian also led with the projects worth RM3.2 billion that are expected to boost the economy.

Chinese newspapers

Sin Chew Daily front-paged the Najib's statement that those in his cabinet must have ability, credibility and general public acceptance.

Nanyang Siang Pau headlined on Najib stating that it was important for changes to be implemented in Umno and Barisan Nasional.

China Press reported on Dr Mahathir Mohamad's claims that the Chinese were racist, as they forbade their children to befriend Malays and Indians and refused to send their children to the Vision Schools.

Oriental Daily reported on a new anti-theft car identity system that is currently being studied by the police and transport ministry to reduce car thefts.

Tamil newspapers

Tamil Nesan and Makkal Osai headlined incumbent MIC president S Samy Vellu's victory in retaining his position for the record 11 th consecutive term.

Malaysia Nanban led with M Muthupalaniappan stating that conspiracy had won the day in defeating him from contesting for the MIC top post.

Editorial

New Straits Times opined that the alliance in Pakatan Rakyat was a marriage of inconvenience.

Utusan Malaysia lauded the contributions of Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi during his administration.

Berita Harian commented on the upcoming Umno general assembly and said that any reforms in the party will need the cooperation of everyone in the party.

China Press condemned Mahathir's accusation of the Chinese community being racist and urged the veteran politician to think twice before making any statement.

Sin Chew Daily commented on the recent Klang bus station issue and urged the government to have a proper planning before building any more new stations.

Nanyang Siang Pau commented on the resignation of Penang Deputy Chief Minister (1) Mohammad Fairus Khairuddin.

Malaysia Nanban highlighted that the Johor police officers would be undergoing Tamil language lessons in their efforts to understand the community.