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 Star headlined the havoc in Perak state legislative assembly yesterday as state representatives tussled for control for the posts of Menteri Besar and speaker of the house. The royal address by Perak Regent, Raja Nazrin Shah, was delayed by five hours. V Sivakumar was later replaced by R Ganesan as the speaker.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia

and Berita Harian also led with friction and scuffles at the Perak state assembly

Tamil newspapers

Naturally, all Tamil newspapers- Malaysia Nanban, Makkal Osai and Tamil Nesan -also highlighted the political drama in Perak.

Editorial

In recalling the horror tales of snatch thefts, New Straits Times urged all parties to work towards halting such incidents.

Berita Harian reminded all to be cautious in light of the rise in snatch thefts.

Malaysia Nanban highlighted the issues women have to endure when they become victims of snatch thefts.

Makkal Osai

pointed out the achievement of the Abdullah administration and wished the former prime minister well.

Tamil Nesan called for an immediate cease-fire to be imposed on the on going war in Sri Lanka.