Malaysiakini compares the key news and views in major newspapers. What is today's agenda for the newspapers?

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English newspapers

New Straits Times led with the news of the release of five terror suspects from their ISA detention yesterday.

The Star highlighted the preparations by highway operators for the ‘balik kampung' exodus and the Road Safety Department's reminder to the public to follow the rules during their Hari Raya trip.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia featured the Hari Raya gift of toll free passage offered for travelers to the east coast via the KL-Karak and East Coast Highway.

Berita Harian frontpaged Malaysia's upcoming entry into Formula One motor racing with the formation of the 1Malaysia F1 team that the prime minister announced yesterday.

Tamil newspapers

Tamil Nesan led with MIC's decision to suspend a party member for suggesting that former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad is offered a slipper garland for interfering in party matters.

Makkal Osai led with a blog entry by Mahathir which once again contained indirect attack against Samy Vellu.

In Malaysia Nanban , deputy prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin rejected Samy Vellu's claims that the people were angry with BN and not MIC.

Editorial

New Straits Times urged the government to show more urgency in arresting and charging rapists.

Utusan Malaysia reminded road users to be safe in their travels in order to ensure a happy trip home rather then one which they may regret.

Berita Harian agreed with PM Najib that foreign diplomats can help to allay negative views about Malaysia in the foreign press.

Malaysia Nanban commented that it was important for everyone to keep their emotions in check while commenting on sensitive matters. This was in relation to the MIC delegate who is in trouble for lashing out at Mahathir.

Makkal Osai challenged Samy Vellu and his team of leaders to follow up with all the resolutions passed at the party's annual general meeting over the last weekend.