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 led with speculation that former MCA president Ong Ka Ting will make a political comeback to resolve the leadership crisis.

Star featured the protest by some 10,000 ‘red shirts’ in Thailand to demand the dissolution of the Thai Parliament by 6pm today.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia front-paged Zulkifli Noordin’s statement that politics has entered a new era, following the recent defections from PKR and the rise of the Independent bloc.

Berita Harian headlined the Agong’s address to Parliament, in which he commended the premier’s actions in forging a bond with the people through ‘walkabout’ sessions.

Chinese newspapers

Sin Chew Daily

led with Bank Negara’s hint that there may be another increase in interest rates in May.

China Press headlined the trauma of a Sarawakian, 61, who was allegedly forced by her husband to have sex with foreign workers.

Nanyang Siang Pau headlined the royal address in the Dewan Rakyat, but focused on the Agong’s call not to abuse freedom of speech in the new media.

The royal address also made it to the front page of Oriental Daily News , in respect of inevitable subsidy cuts.    

Tamil newspapers

Tamil Nesan reported MIC president S Samy Vellu’s call to Indian Malaysians to stand united under the 1Malaysia concept.

Malaysia Nanban led with the shooting of Langkap branch PAS Supporters Club chairperson P Sivapanthiyan yesterday afternoon.

Makkal Osai headlined Home Minister Hishammuddin Hussein’s confirmation that the police chief would be replaced in September.

Editorial

New Straits Times said Lee Chong Wei success in taking the All England crown has cleared all doubts about his ability and that the victory should become his springboard in winning other major trophies in badminton.

Utusan Malaysia was relieved by the assurance of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob, who said the fuel price will not be revised for now.

Berita Harian opined that the future of private sector retirees will be assured under a government scheme.

China Press expressed agreement with the Agong, that some members of parliament do not behave during sittings.

Nanyang Siang Pau commented that Chinese Malaysian population ratio will fall to 20.6 percent in 2020.

Sin Chew Daily urged the government to implement necessary policies without yielding to unreasonable pressure.

Tamil Nesan congratulated Lee Chong Wei on his victory in the All England Badminton Championship.

Malaysia Nanban also highlighted the government's plans to introduce pension schemes for private sector employees.

Makkal Osai focused on national carrier MAS' efforts to encourage children to study.