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

The New Straits Times featured Sultan Azlan Shah urging political parties to cooperate on a common ground for the sake of the country.

The Star reported that there appeared to be miscommunication between PKR and Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng over the resignation of Penang former DCM 1 Mohamad Fairus Khairuddin.

Malay newspapers

Both Utusan Malaysia and Berita Harian highlighted that Sultan Azlan Shah reminded the people that the monarchy was above the fray when it came to politics.

Chinese newspapers

Both Nan Yang Siang Pau and Sin Chew Daily chose Sultan Azlan Shah lambasting political parties for sowing the seeds of hatred among the people as their headlines.

China Press led with the report that the Penang chief minister expressed displease over the way he was kept in the dark about Fairus’ resignation.

Oriental Daily News reported that national Dong Zong president Yap Sin Tian was expected to helm Dong Zong Selangor after the June state elections.

Tamil newspapers

Tamil Nesan led with MIC Youth wing advisor S Vell Paari urging the Information Ministry not to change the time of Tamil news bulletin in RTM1 from 7.30pm to 6pm.

The daily also quoted a Malaysiakini report from Sunday on Hindraf leader P Waythamoorthy's explanation on the suspension of the movement's 10 coordinators.

Malaysia Nanban reported on an early morning parang attack against a couple in Rantau, Negeri Sembilan. The daily also reported on the changes being made in Hindraf by Waythamoorthy.

Makkal Osai also had the story on Waythamoorthy in its front page.

Editorial

The New Straits Times lauded Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak’s decision not to let Umno contest in the Penanti by-election.

Berita Harian expressed that it was time for the 1985 National Book Policy to be reviewed in order to incorporate new information and communication technology.

Utusan Malaysia criticized that PKR’s whimsical decision at compelling another by-election burdened the people.

Sin Chew Daily urged the police to work hand-in-hand with neighbourhoods to curb crime.

Nan Yang Siang Pau commented that the Penanti by-election should best be avoided to maintain socio-political stability and harmony.

Malaysia Nanban commented on the waste of public money in holding unnecessary by-elections.