All of the major dailies highlighted the introduction of the Government Transformation Programme Roadmap while the Tamil dailies sported more diverse headlines.

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English newspapers

New Straits Times and Star gave prominence to the Government Transformation Programme Roadmap and its strategy to improve six key social and economic areas.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia and Berita Harian also led with the launching of the Government Transformation Programme Roadmap.

Tamil newspapers

Tamil Nesan and Malaysia Nanban both headlined MIC president S Samy Vellu's description of the loss of RM4 million by Maju Institute for Education Development (MIED) as theft.

Makkal Osai gave prominence to the Thaipusam celebrations at the Batu Caves.

Editorial

New Straits Times expressed confidence that Malaysians will remain level-headed despite the recent religious descrations.

Berita Harian opined that the Government Transformation Programme will benefit the rakyat and urged the public service to ensure its success.

Tamil Nesan said that the Indian community is happy to welcome Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak who is scheduled to visit Batu Caves today in conjunction with Thaipusam.

Malaysia Nanban highlighted efforts undertaken by the Home Ministry to detain elements bent on disrupting unity among Malaysians.