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 and Star highlighted the Padang earthquake tragedy in Sumatra and the massive done to building and homes.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia and Berita Harian both led with news of the Padang earthquake and the high toll in human lives

Tamil Newspapers

Tamil Nesan headlined that a policeman would be charged for causing hurt to A Kugan, a detainee who died in the lock up.

Both Makkal Osai and Malaysia Nanban also front paged the devastation brought about by the earthquake in Sumatra.

Editorial

New Straits Times called for a better state of preparedness in the region in the face of worsening natural disasters and the fact that most countries straddle the tectonic fault lines, are in the path of tropical storms and astride the Pacific ring of fire.

Berita Harian said that the rapid deployment of aid to Padang showed Malaysia's sensitivity towards its neighbours and urged skeptics not to question its sincerity in rendering assistance.

Makkal Osai questioned why a full-fledged MIC member cannot question the party leadership in the wake of recent irregularities that was alleged to have taken place during the party's recent general assembly.

Malaysia Nanban hopes that the BN candidate for Bagan Pinang, Isa Samad would fulfil the aspirations of the people in that constituency.

Tamil Nesan suggested more police beat bases to be put in place in efforts to curb crime.