Headlines online: April 8, 2010
Malaysiakini compares the key news and views in major newspapers. What is today's agenda for the newspapers?
Front Page
English headlines
New Straits Times led with Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) deputy chief commissioner Mohd Shukri Abdull announcing that those convicted of graft would be on a "name and shame" list on its website.
Star highlighted on Thailand declaring a state of emergency in Bangkok.
Malay headlines
Utusan Malaysia headlined Ezam Mohd Nor, a former political secretary of PKR's defacto leader Anwar Ibrahim, apologising to the public, especially to the Malays, for defending Anwar in his first sodomy case.
Berita Harian front paged Najib stating that the MIC will continue to represent Barisan Nasional (BN) in the Hulu Selangor by-election.
Tamil headlines
Tamil Nanban headlined Selangor Menteri Besar Khalid Ibrahim offering 100,000 land titles to Kuala Kubu Baru residents.
Tamil Nesan and Makkal Osa i led with PM Najib Abdul Razak confirming that the Hulu Selangor seat will go to MIC but stopped short of naming G Palanivel.
Editorial
New Straits Times said that it was good that the Interfaith Relations Working Committee was formed as an independent body but is waiting to see how wide a role it can play.
Utusan Malaysia argued whether the public should trust evidence revealed by Anwar regarding Apco, an Israel linked company.
Berita Harian stated that Barisan Nasional (BN) components should cooperate to win back the Hulu Selangor parliamentary constituency.
Makkal Osai highlighted the importance of being self-sufficient in food production so that the supply of food in the country would be secure and consistent.
Tamil Nesan welcomed the formation of the inter-faith panel.


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