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 headlined that Malaysia was a transit point for human trafficking syndicates.

The Star led with Transport Minister announcing that the Port Klang Free Zone audit report would be fully disclosed in a week by the Port Klang Authority.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia led with Minister of Information, Communication and Culture Rais Yatim calling for functions involving dignitaries to be held without wastage of public funds.

Berita Harian also led with a report on Malaysia being safe haven for human trafficking syndicates.

Tamil newspapers

Malaysia Nanban reported the death of a seven-year-old boy due to wrong medication.

Makkal Osai led with Perak Menteri Besar Zambry Abdul Kadir stating that the Perak state assembly sitting would be held as planned. He also revealed that a motion of no confidence against state assembly speaker V Sivakumar would be tabled.

Tamil Nesan headlined that 200 ethnic Tamils have been killed in the Sri Lanka conflict yesterday.

Chinese newspapers

Nanyang Siang Pau, Sin Chew Daily and Oriental Daily News all highlighted that the Ministry of Health will be administering free vaccinations for all of its 20,000 staff members to enhance their immunity towards swine flu.

China Press led with the report that the remains of a seven-year-old girl murdered by her father three years ago had been discovered at the back of her house.

Editorial

New Straits Times highlighted the success of the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) in exposing corrupt practices and practicing good governance.

Commenting on Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak's suggestion on modernising civil service, Utusan Malaysia stated that these structural changes would reinvigorate the civil service.

Berita Harian also commented on civil service modernisation in stating that the society deserved to receive first class service from government staff.

Malaysia Nanban questioned whether Malaysian universities were doing enough to offer degrees in Tamil language.

Makkal Osai urged the society to liaise with the police to reduce crime rates.

Tamil Nesan opined that a strong government was essential for economic development.

Nanyang Siang Pau commented that the much-needed reform was not in allowing civil servants to switch positions with employees in government-linked companies, but in improving the competency of the civil service.

Sin Chew Daily recommended that the Health Ministry to implement measures to monitor and quarantine suspected swine flu virus carriers at airports, docks and other entry points.

Oriental Daily News commended the Health Ministry for its swift action in vaccinating its staff members.