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 reported confirmation by Selangor Criminal Investigation Department chief Hasnan Hassan that police are investigating allegations of links between a Selangor exco member and underworld figures.

Star claimed that 'three-quarters of the country' face the potential hazard of forest fires.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia led with a statement by Housing and Local Government Minister Kong Cho Ha that the People’s Housing Project will be extended to other parts of the country if it proves successful in Kuala Lumpur.

Berita Harian quoted Agriculture and Agro-based Industries Minister Noh Omar as saying that a coupon system will be introduced in September so that those in lower income groups can buy rice.

Tamil newspapers

Tamil Nesan reported a denial by Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak that there snap elections will be called soon.

Malaysia Nanban led with Selangor Opposition Leader Dr Mohd Khir Toyo being booted out of the state assembly after he claimed that the speaker was biased.

Makkal Osai

headlined the announcement that cab fares will be raised by 30 percent effective Thursday.

Editorial

New Straits Times called for the war against video piracy to delve into the root of the problem since peddlers are only the ‘foot soldiers’ in the chain.

Utusan Malaysia urged the government to monitor the increase in insurance premium rates.

Berita Harian said Najib’s latest initiatives are in the interests of the people.

Tamil Nesan had a similar outlook on Najib’s initiatives.

Makkal Osai commented on the use of safety helmets by youths.

Malaysia Nanban

took up the issue of applications for birth certificates by Indian Malaysians.