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 headlined the possibility for Indonesia to lift its freeze for its citizens to work in Malaysia again due to the critical shortage of maids in the next two months after Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak and his Indonesian counterpart, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono signed letter of intent between both countries.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia and Berita Harian reported that Indonesian domestic workers would be given allowed a one day off and keep their passports themselves as a result of the meeting between Najib and Yudhoyono.

Sinar Harian highlighted technics used by beggars and donation seekers to gain public sympathy.

Tamil Newspapers

Tamil Nesan headlined the case of N Thangavelu 39, who was found dead in a burned down van in Ipoh yesterday.

Malaysia Nanban headlined MIC president S Samy Vellu announcing that he would be stepping down as party president next year.

Makkal Osai front paged the case of a breadwinner who takes home RM33 as his income for the month.

Editorial

New Straits Times said that the Malaysian Quality Assurance should come up with more details such as internal audits on education institutions to assure prospective students.

Utusan Malaysia opined Malaysia and Indonesia leaders' close relations would benefit the people.

Berita Harian said both Malaysia and Indonesia settle their differences on the basis of mutual friendship.

Tamil Nesan felt that reducing student ratio per class would is a wise move that would lessen burden on teachers.

Makkal Osai also highlighted Malaysia and Indonesia's long lasting friendship.

Malaysia Nanban wants all parties involved in Thailand's current political turmoil to end the conflict.