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 the Star led with the removal of the 30 percent bumiputera equity requirement for 27 services sub-sectors with immediate effect under the liberalisation of services sector as announced by Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia headlined that the 999 million units of Amanah Saham Malaysia (ASM) unit trusts meant for the Chinese community has been sold off.

Berita Harian also led with the removal of the bumi requirement for 27 sub-sectors.

Tamil newspapers

Makkal Osai led with former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad's denial that the Najib-administration was under his control.

Malaysia Nanban headlined Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa confirming that Sri Lanka army would continue attacks against the Liberation of Tamil Tigers Eelam.

Tamil Nesan reported that Tamil news on RTM would continue to be aired at 7.30pm.

Chinese newspapers

Nanyang Siang Pau, Sin Chew Daily, Oriental News Daily and China Press all headlined the government's removal of the 30 percent bumiputera equity for 27 service sub-sectors to promote foreign direct investment.

In addition, China Press also devoted a huge portion of its front page to PKR leader Anwar Ibrahim's apology to Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng for failing to inform him of Fairus Mohd Khairuddin's resignation as Penanti state representative.

Editorial

New Straits Times called for a change in the thoughts and management of social security following Welfare Department's odd ruling on aid for the disabled.

Utusan Malaysia praised Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad for condemning the Western nations' double standards since the west continues to defend Israel while ignoring Israel's assault on Palestine.

Berita Harian agreed with the Raja Muda of Perak, Raja Nazrin Shah, on slanderous writings as it would be detrimental to the Malay race.

Tamil Nesan encouraged Indians to purchase unit trust funds offered via ASM and Amanah Saham Wawasan 2020.

Both Nanyang Siang Pau and Sin Chew Daily applauded the Education Ministry's decision to allow the Media Research Centre in New Era College to conduct its classes in Chinese.

Oriental News Daily , in conjunction with Earth Day, appealed to the masses to practice the 3R - recycling, reducing and reusing.