Malaysiakini compares the key news and views in major newspapers. What is today's agenda for the newspapers?

Headlines

English newspapers

News Straits Times

and The Star front paged Finance Minister (II), Ahmad Husni Mohamad Hanadzlah’s announcement that the government has decided to exempt 40 basic goods and services from GST.

Malay newspapers

Berita Harian frontpaged Malay rulers guaranteeing to fulfill their duties in preserving and protecting Islam as the country’s official religion.

Utusan Malaysia headlined that the capture of few civil servants involved in sand stealing had not detered others, as shown by a new case at Sungai Reko.

Tamil newspapers

Malaysia Nanban headlined the Council of Rulers calling for an immediate solution over the 'Allah' controversy.

Makkal Osai led with Home Minister Hishammuddin Hussein announcing that Prime Minister Najib Razak's ex-aide, Nasir Safar, is being investigated by the police.

Tamil Nesan headlined MIC president S Samy Vellu calling for the formation of the Malaysian Indian Development Authority to assist the development of Indian Malaysians.

Editorial

New Straits Times pointed out the significance of voting and emphasised the importance of registering.

Berita Harian opined that the security in Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) should be enhanced due to increasing cases of drug smuggling into the country.

Malaysia Nanban wants authorities to control the price rise of food items.

Makkal Osai

highlighted the history and development of the Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission.

Tamil Nesan wants roads to be made safer to reduce road accidents.