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 led with the impending decision by Deputy Prime Minister and Education Minister Muhyiddin Yassin on the teaching of Mathematics and Science in English.

There is speculation that the government will reverse the decision while reinforcing the teaching of English in schools.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia

and Berita Harian questioned if the language-switch policy will be withdrawn.

Berita Harian also claimed the there will be more emphasis on the teaching of Bahasa Malaysia, but without sidelining English.

Tamil newspapers

Tamil Nesan headlined MIC president S Samy Vellu seeking an assurance that an Indian will be appointed to head the Indian Studies Department in Universiti Malaya.

Malaysia Nanban headlined an alleged case of arson that has left 100 Indian Malaysians homeless in Kampung Perhentian, Sentul.

Makkal Osai

also focused on the anticipated announcement of the decision on the language-switch policy.

Editorial

New Straits Times said there is hope for closer bilateral relations, on the heels of Australian premier Kevin Rudd’s visit to Malaysia.

Utusan Malaysia

urged PAS to refrain from using dirty tactics in the Manek Urai by-election campaign.

Berita Harian

urged all nations in the region to join hands in battling human trafficking.

Tamil Nesan called for an Indian to lead the Indian Studies Department in Universiti Malaya (UM).

Makkal Osai commented that the UM Indian Studies Department is not in such desperate straits that it requires a non-Indian as head of department.

Malaysia Nanban

highlighted Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak’s directive to the civil service to serve the public.