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 Najib Abdul Razak's ‘promotion' Malaysia's sixth Prime Minister today.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia and Berita Harian also highlighted that Najib's swearing in ceremony will be today.

Tamil newspapers

Makkal Osai led with a farewell pictorial of outgoing premier Abdullah Ahmad Badawi waving as he stood on a jeep.

Malaysia Nanban reported that the king would be consenting Najib's appointment as the new prime minister

Tamil Nesan reported an alleged conspiracy to murder 40 lawmakers in India.

Editorial

New Straits Times opined Malaysians should be united in achieving ‘One Malaysia'.

Utusan Malaysia stated the tradition of power transition was secured as Najib takes over the helm.

Berita Harian opined that the contributions of Abdullah would be remembered.

Malaysia Nanban welcomed the new Najib administration.

Makkal Osai also commented on Najib as the new premier.

Tamil Nesan hoped that that there would be a smooth administration with the arrival of Najib as premier.