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 and Star led with Umno deputy president Najib Abdul Razak’s call for reform of the party, as the five-day general assembly kicked off last night with his address to the Wanita, Youth and Puteri wings.

Malay newspapers

Both Utusan Malaysia and Berita Harian headlined Najib’s speech.

Chinese newspapers

Sin Chew Daily, Oriental Daily and Nanyang Siang Pau also reported what Najib said.

China Press followed up on the contest for the vice-presidents’ posts in Umno.

Tamil newspapers

Makkal Osai posed a question as to who will become the Umno Youth head. The contenders are Mukhriz Mahathir, Khairy Jamaluddin and Dr Mohd Khir Toyo.

Malaysia Nanban led with MIC deputy president G Palanivel ticking off Youth adviser S Ramesh for urging him not to defend his post.

Tamil Nesan reported Najib’s confirmation that a cabinet reshuffle will be carried out after April 7.

Editorial

New Straits Times commented on the difficulties faced by the police force in carrying out their duties in a volatile political environment.

Berita Harian and Utusan Malaysia both commented on the Umno general assembly stating that the meeting would determine if Umno can regain public trust.

Sin Chew Daily pointed out the seriousness of misuse of public funds for personal purposes, in relation to groupings formed by the wives of politicians in power.

China Press commented on police tactics in dispersing the crowd at a an opposition rally in Bukit Selambau on Monday night, and urged the police force to be professional and fair.

Nanyang Siang Pau said the Umno general assembly will be watched to see if it can deliver the promised reform.

Malaysia Nanban is looking to the Umno meeting to create history.

Makkal Osai urged unemployed graduates to attend refresher courses and make themselves useful to the job market.

Tamil Nesan urged the Public Service Department to offer scholarships to all deserving candidates.