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 headlined Home Ministry secretary-general Mahmood Adam's announcement that children born overseas to Malaysian women are entitled to citizenship.

Star front-paged Terengganu MB Ahmad Said saying that the government will not approve construction of chalet-type accommodation in Pulau Redang. In future only five star hotels would be built, with room rates not less than RM1,500 a night.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia led with women, family and community development minister Shahrizat Abdul Jalil launching the 'We are concerned' campaign to deal with abandoned babies and child abuse.

Berita Harian front paged that actor Khaeryll Benjamin Ibrahim has filed a writ of habeas corpus for his immediate release from detention.

Chinese newspapers

China Press, Sin Chew Daily and Oriental Daily News all front paged MCA wanita chief Chew Mei Fun giving up her party and deputy minister posts.

Nanyang Siang Pau headlined rumours that the housing and local government ministry will be undergoing a revamp in the next cabinet reshuffle. This will result in the MCA losing control over matters relating to Chinese new villages and fishing kampung .

Tamil newspapers

Tamil Nesan headlined human resources minister and MIC vice president Dr S Subramaniam denying that he has bad blood with his party's deputy president, G Palanivel, as reported in Malaysiakini two days ago.

Makkal Osai led with Agriculture and Agro-based Industries Minister Noh Omar apologising for his remarks that the Chinese and Indians should be grateful for being granted Malaysian citizenship.

Malaysia Nanban led with minister in prime minister's department, Nazri Aziz, stating that Malaysia Anti-Corruption Commission is in the midst of investigating MIC's education arm, Maju Institute for Education Development.

Editorial

New Straits Times opined that those in the Malaysia Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) 'name and shame' list will suffer a permanent loss of reputation.

Berita Harian said the National Anti-Drug Agency found that smoking cigarettes can lead to drug addiction. Therefore, the government should take steps to stop this habit.

China Press praised the MCA decision to invite three main Chinese organisations into its presidential council as observers.

Sin Chew Daily commented that the unrest in Thailand and Kyrgyzstan have their roots in corruption.

Tamil Nesan said all BN component parties must work hard to ensure victory in the Hulu Selangor.

Makkal Osai said that Dr Chua Soi Lek's election as MCA president marks a new chapter for BN.

Malaysia Nanban asked whether Myanmar's internal problems would be discussed at the Asean summit.