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 led with Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak announcing that the worst is over for Malaysia's economy,  which registered a growth of 1.7 percent growth in the fourth quarter of 2009. He also said that the government is targetting a 5 percent growth this year.

Chinese newspapers

Oriental Daily News , Nanyang Siang Pau and Sin Chew Daily all frontpaged Najib announcing that Malaysia has recovered from the economic recession and is aiming for a 6 percent GDP growth this year.

China Press frontpaged the arrest of an one armed man for forgery of passport and work permits.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia and Berita Harian also led with Najib's announcement.

Tamil newspapers

Tamil Nesan gave prominence to a murder case in which the accused, M Vijayakumar, 34, was sentenced to death.

Makkal Osai led with seven opposition lawmakers are currently being investigated under the Sedition Act.

Malaysia Nanban headlined that a police report was lodged against government authorities for using racial slurs against a group of demonstrators in Cameron Highlands

Editorial

New Straits Times

highlighted the benefits of mediation as it aids in reducing case backlogs in courts.

China Press disagreed with Cuepacs secretary-general Ahmad Shah Mohd Zin's concern over ‘female dominance', and affirmed women's contribution in the economic sector.

Sin Chew Daily

urged government to be gentle and gradual when increasing electric tariffs.

Utusan Malaysia said that the economic growth comes as a surprise but welcomed it as a beginning to robust growth.

Berita Harian hopes that changes done to the education system that emphasises on sports would produce talented and smart students.

Tamil Nesan reiterated calls by the Consumer Association of Penang (CAP) to use water wisely as there are water shortages.

Makkal Osai wrote about the relocation of the Pudu Raya bus terminal.

Malaysia Nanban hoped that the change in the education system would produce creative and intelligent students.