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 PAS' claim that all in Pakatan are ‘good friends' and denying any dispute in the opposition coalition.

The Star highlighted PAS' decision to stand firm behind Hasan Ali despite calls for him to step down.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia headlined news of the possible influx of Indonesian illegal immigrants with Indonesia suspending any further approval of maids bound for Malaysia.

Berita Harian frontpaged PAS' defense of Hasan Ali's remarks against Selcat.

Chinese newspapers

China Press, Nanyang Siang Pau, Sin Chew Daily and Oriental Daily News all led with the election results of the Federation of Chinese Associations of Malaysia (FeCAM, popularly known as Hua Zong) which took place yesterday, which was won by Pheng Yin Huah.

Tamil newspapers

Malaysia Nanban led with an announcement by Penang Deputy Chief Minister 2 P Ramasamy that the state will set up the nation's first Tamil secondary school.

The daily also quoted new party Makkal Sakti's willingness to accept former MIC deputy president S Subramaniam into its fold.

Makkal Osai carried an interview with Subramaniam in which he said he was ready to face whatever party action initiated against him.

Tamil Nesan led with news of an apparent conspiracy being hatched at the highest level against MIC.

Editorial

New Straits Times talked about the significance of the upcoming Aug 10 - the date of MCA's EGM, the last day of campaigning for Bagan Pinang and the launch of new Indian political party Makkal Sakti.

Utusan Malaysia said that the Indonesian government should let its maids enter Malaysia legally so as not to deprive them of the opportunity of a better life.

Berita Harian opined the recent upsurge in accidents during the 20 th Ops Sikap showed that enforcement alone might not be enough but what was more important was changing the mindset of Malaysian drivers.

Nanyang Siang Pau hoped new leaders from East Malaysia in the Hua Zong youth and Wanita wings will bring a new change to the movement.

Sin Chew Daily urged leaders in Hua Zong to stay united following the association's elections yesterday.

Malaysia Nanban urged the public to be on alert for the second wave of A(H1N1) flu.

Tamil Nesan said MIC's rights to represent the Indian community and running its own party matters must be respected by all.