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 front-paged the government's move to liberalise the financial sectors as announced by Prime Minister and Finance Minister Najib Abdul Razak yesterday. It was in line with the government's effort to promote structural changes within the economy.

The Star led with the government issuing travel alert to Malaysians travelling to countries that were hit by swine flu epidemic.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia and Berita Harian headlined the government's move for financial liberalisation. Berita Harian , however, focused on Malaysia offering foreign investors opportunities to open two Islamic banks.

Tamil newspapers

Malaysia Nanban reported that Universiti Putra Malaysia does not offer a degree in Tamil language even though it is offering one for Chinese language.

Makkal Osai led with Home Minister Hishammuddin Hussein stating that he would reduce the crime rate in the country.

Tamil Nesan reported that the Sri Lanka have stopped using heavy arms and missiles in their strike on the Liberation of Tamil Tigers (LTTE).

In Tamil Nadu, India, its chief minister, M Karunandhi performed a hunger strike in support of the LTTE.

Chinese newspapers

Nanyang Siang Pau, Sin Chew Daily and Oriental Daily News highlighted the government's efforts to liberalise the economy, including increasing foreign equity and the issuing of new bank licenses.

China Press had two headlines today; the first one focused on the new steps taken by the government to liberalise the financial sector, the second focused on precautionary measures to avoid a swine flu outbreak.

Editorial

New Straits Times commented on the football hooliganism culture that was happening in the Malaysian football scene.

Utusan Malaysia praised the authorities for taking proper actions in containing swine flu outbreak.

Berita Harian opined that the health authorities were ready to handle a swine flu outbreak as they have faced H5N1 and JE viruses in the past.

Malaysia Nanban urged the community to be cautious following the swine flu outbreak.

Makkal Osai commented on the South African general election that saw Jacob Zuma ushered into power as the new president of that country.

Tamil Nesan opined that the new national football coach K Rajagopal would be able to meet the expectations of local fans.

Nanyang Siang Pau commented that ordinary citizens have to fulfil their own responsibilities in preventing a swine flu outbreak

Sin Chew Daily urged the government to prepare for a swine flu epidemic even though the disease has yet to reach Malaysian shores.

Oriental Daily News lauded the government’s move to liberalise the economy.