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 frontpaged Transport Minister Ong Tee Keat’s readiness to the air on the government’s position on the Port Klang Free Zone scandal.

Star led with Health Minister Liow Tiong Lai’s advice to those who have the flu to avoid shaking hands with others and to wear masks, to curb the spread of A(H1N1).

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia reported that various groups have ticked off Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim for supporting the return of former Malayan Communist Party leader, Chin Peng, to Malaysia.

Berita Harian said there is opposition from NUTP to an Education Ministry plan to extend the study period for the post-graduate teaching course from 12 to 18 months.

Tamil newspapers

Malaysia Nanban

reported that the husband of M Kanamma - who was murdered last Saturday - has been detained in Taiping, Perak.

Tamil Nesan led with MIC president S Samy Vellu’s statement that he will announce in a month his slate of candidates for the party elections.

Makkal Osai led with an alleged land scam involving 87 Indians in Kg Perapat, Klang.

Editorial

New Straits Times commented on the Iranian presidential election results over which the people are still divided. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has retained the post.

Utusan Malaysia said it hopes the government will pay more attention to the poor via the ‘1Malaysia’ concept.

Berita Harian supported the Education Ministry’s proposal to extend the post- graduate teaching course, so long as the teachers are willing to serve the community.

Malaysia Nanban expressed the concern of the people over the return of the haze.

Makkal Osai speculated whether the Parliament sitting, which began today, will be a heated one.