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 gave prominence to Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak who revealed that 39,046 Indians are still in Malaysia even though their visas have expired. He blamed tourists from Chennai for the abusing visa-on-arrival facility.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia also led with the report on the ‘missing’ Indian nationals.        

Berita Harian reported that the Kelantan royalty will host a series of meetings with the people to brief them about the crisis in the palace.

Tamil newspapers

All three Tamil newspapers - Tamil Nesan, Malaysia Nanban and Makkal Osai - gave prominence to the issue of the Indian nationals.

Chinese newspapers

China Press front-paged news about criminal gangs making five false bomb threats to commercial banks in Penang yesterday, as a revenge against the police for arresting their leader.

Sin Chew Daily reported that the "work at home" scheme introduced by the Work Ministry ran smoothly but those working under this scheme have been asked not to play truant.

Nanyang Siang Pau quoted the Chinese embassy consular Su Qiang as saying that his country has listed Malaysia as a primary country for co-operation in the business area.

Oriental Daily reported that the MCA has agreed with Education Ministry's direct allocation of funds for each Chinese primary schools.

                            

Editorial

New Straits Times said the culprits behind the attacks on the places of worships must be brought to justice.

Utusan Malaysia wants all the Malay rulers to emulate the Selangor sultan in banning the use of ‘Allah’, as they have sworn to protect Islam.

Berita Harian said the 1Malaysia Development Board will boost private sector involvement in implementing corporate social responsibility.

Tamil Nesan urged the people to be more health conscious in view of rising risks.        

Malaysia Nanban expressed surprised that a school has become the target of arsonists.

Makkal Osai lauded the establishment of 1Malaysia clinics, saying this would meet the health needs of the growing urban population.

China Press urged the federal government to talk with the Kuala Lumpur City Hall to waive Tung Shin Hospital, a long established non-profit medical centre, from paying assessment tax and to give income tax exemptions.

Sin Chew Daily commented on KPMG Fraud Survey Report 2009 which revealed that half of the listed companies had experienced at least one fraud incident. It urged the government and the Securities Commission to take action to enhance the level of corporate governance.

Nanyang Siang Pau praised the maturity of all Malaysia citizens in handling the church arson incidents, saying that it should be a lesson for politicians who dwell in inciting racial hatred.