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 former MCA president Ong Ka Ting confirming that he is standing for the top post to stabilise and restore credibility to the party.

Malay newspapers

Both Utusan Malaysia and Berita Harian also front paged that Ka Ting is running for the MCA presidency in the March 28 party polls.

Tamil newspapers

Tamil Nesan and Makkal Osai also highlighted Ka Ting's decision to go for the post of MCA president.

Malaysia Nanban headlined the death of a couple in Masjid Tanah, Alor Gajah. The wife, N Jeyaletchumi, 38, was found murdered and her husband A Ilagandhi was thought to have committed suicide.

Chinese newspapers

All major Chinese dailies front paged the announcement of former MCA president Ong Ka Ting to contest for the party presidency in the upcoming elections.

The death of Choong Khuat Hock, a prominent financial analyst and columnist, was also widely reported.

Editorial

New Straits Times said child marriages in Malaysia can appear to be lawful and this should not be the case. Syariah and civil law in Malaysia should therefore be brought in line with international standards to protect children.

Utusan Malaysia said MPs should take note of Yang di-Pertuan Agong's order that the dignity and nobility of Parliament should be upheld in its proceedings.

Berita Harian also requested MPs to heed the Yang di-Pertuan Agong's admonitions, instead of showing their immaturity by walking out from Parliament yesterday.

Tamil Nesan said Socso's retirement plan for private sector employees would reduce the financial burden of the people.

Makkal Osai opined Bank Negara should be transparent about the theft of motor vehicle insurance.

Malaysia Nanban highlighted King Tuanku Mizan's speech in Parliament.

China Press urged MCA central delegates to vote according to conscience because the party's future is in their hands.

Nanyang Siang Pau advised politicians to be mindful when making statements because any abuse of freedom of speech could bring damage to the nation. The daily took Prime Minister Najib Razak's former special officer Nasir Safar and Second Finance Minister Ahmad Husni Mohamad Hanadzlah's recent racial statements as examples.

Sin Chew Daily wrote that rising arms race in Southeast Asia could become a new threat to the world. It pointed out that Malaysia's arms procurement in the past five years had increased seven times.