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English newspapers

New Straits Times headlined that the tussle between MCA second liners is hotting up as the winners in the party elections could be on the fast track to senior positions and even cabinet appointments.

Star highlighted the main contestants for the MCA party leadership have declared their intentions and are ready to begin their campaign until the polls on Sunday.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia front paged an abandoned baby found at an Ipoh landfill. The paper also launched its ‘We are Concerned' campaign to raise the awareness of communities on this issue.

Berita Harian led with the three-way battle for the MCA presidency between Chua Soi Lek, Ong Tee Keat and Ong Ka Ting.

Editorial

New Straits Times said the new guidelines on Malaysian film censorship still depends largely on its interpretation by the censorship board and time will tell how liberal or otherwise they are, in its implementation.

Utusan Malaysia supports the government's move to improve integrity in government agencies as this will increase trust and confidence of the people.

Berita Harian   said the teaching of the Malay and English languages should not be politicised. The ‘Elevate Malay, strengthen English' policy to be introduced in schools should be supported and given every chance to succeed.