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

Both New Straits Times and Star continued their coverage on the Perak crisis with Zambry Abd Kadir now back at the helm.

He obtained a stay of execution pending the hearing of his appeal against the Kuala Lumpur High Court ruling that declared Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin the lawful menteri besar on Monday.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia and Berita Harian also led with the impasse in Perak.

Tamil newspapers

Tamil dailies Malaysia Nanban and Tamil Nesan highlighted the latest development in Perak.

Makkal Osai

led with PPP president M Kayveas calling for Deputy Minister in Prime Minister’s Department, T Murugiah to be replaced. Kayveas has proposed five candidates from the party to replace him.

Editorial

New Straits Times is confident that Malaysia will be able to shield itself from the Influenza A (H1N1) outbreak, given the govenment’s transparency in disseminating information.

Utusan Malaysia urged banks to assist entrepreneurs in overcoming the credit crunch during the economic slowdown.

Berita Harian opined the Perak crisis should be resolved soon, as there is precedence in Sarawak involving former Sarawak Chief Minister Stephen Kalong Ningkan.

Malaysia Nanban urged Universiti Putra Malaysia to introduce the Tamil language as a course of study.

Makkal Osai encouraged people to make hand-washing a habit to contain the spread of diseases.

Tamil Nesan urged all relevant parties to cooperate in promoting tourism in Malaysia.