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 reported that search-and-rescue efforts have been called off in Padang, Sumatra, with efforts now switched to rebuilding the city after last week’s earthquake.

NST also highlighted that MCA deputy president Dr Chua Soi Lek has released a ‘3-R manifesto’, outlining reasons as to why party boss Ong Tee Keat should be voted out in the upcoming EGM.

Malay newspapers

Both Berita Harian and Utusan Malaysia highlighted the impact of the deadly earthquake in Sumatra.

Chinese newspapers

Nanyang Siang Pau and China Press led with the dispute within Transparency International-Malaysia whose president, Paul Low, resigned due to differences of opinion.

Sin Chew Daily frontpaged Ong Tee Keat’s announcement that the government will recognise all degree courses from four universities in China.

Oriental Daily News headlined Chua’s '3-R manifesto' , also claiming that there are imperatives for him to take over as MCA president.

Tamil newspapers

Malaysia Nanban reported on the ongoing spat between MIC leaders S Samy Vellu and S Subramaniam. The daily also reported on the request by a Hindu movement to the government to declare four days of holiday for Deepavali.

Tamil Nesan led with the shooting of four Indians suspected to be robbers in Kulim by the police. All four died on the scene.

Makkal Osai also reported on the police shooting of the four Indian youths in Kulim. The daily also reported on Subramaniam's challenge to Samy Vellu to sue him.

Editorial

New Straits Times asserts that recent misunderstandings between Indonesia and Malaysia have arisen due to their shared origins. Nevertheless, these are put aside in times of need.

Berita Harian highlights that Budget 2010 will stress moderation in spending. It calls on government departments and the private sector to support this effort to help the economy recover at a faster rate, and to develop a culture of saving.

Utusan Malaysia

wants politicians and political supporters to curb their over-enthusiasm when chasing glory. It also seeks moderation within the opposition ranks while campaigning in Bagan Pinang.

Sin Chew Daily comments that Malaysia should enhance its ties with France, and mitigate its technology dependency on Japan.

China Press urges the government to save money not only through prudent use of electricity, but also by eliminating unnecessary international trips for senior officers.

Nanyang Siang Pau

hopes that teaching of Chinese and Tamil languages in national primary schools will not affect the intake of teachers into vernacular schools.

Malaysia Nanban welcomed the Education Ministry's proposal to teach Tamil and Mandarin at primary level.

Tamil Nesan advised everyone involved in the Bagan Pinang by-election not to breach election rules and regulations during the ongoing campaigning period.

Makkal Osai continued with its campaign against Samy Vellu.