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 that Malaysia's debt that is under control and the country will not suffer the same fate as Greece and Iceland.

Star front paged the misuse of a temple in Kajang, which is now allegedly being used as a ‘country club'.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia front paged the Consumer Protection Association of Malaysia asking the government not to fall for the threat of retailers to boycott the sale of controlled items.

Berita Harian headlined the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry's proposal to introduce a more family-friendly ‘holiday package', for new mothers.

Sinar Harian highlighted the contradicting statements made by the BN leaders and Ascot Sports Sdn Bhd owner, Vincent Tan, regarding the sports betting licence.

Chinese Newspapers

The Sin Chew Daily front paged that MCA president Chua Soi Lek will meet with Deputy Prime Minister cum Education Minister Muhyiddin Yassin today to discuss education issues. Chinese educationists has previously met with MCA and submitted seven demands including the call for government to recognised the Chinese independent schools and its Unified Examination Certificate.

Nanyang Siang Pau has followed up the turnaround by the government on the sports betting issue. The press reported that the market value of Berjaya Corporations Bhd had fallen by RM1.176 billion after the government confirmed that they have yet to issue the license.

China Press reported that a recently arrested rapist taxi driver has admitted that he has raped and molested a number of secondary students to the police. His remand period has been extended for five more days.

Editorial

New Straits Times highlighted the government's intention go on a road show and educate the public on the importance of nuclear power.

Utusan Malaysia discussed the possible negative consequences should retailers reject the newly-introduced trade license for controlled items.

Berita Harian urged the Federation of Sundry Goods Merchants Associations of Malaysia, not to politicise the issue of trade licences.

China Press welcomed the decision of the Health Ministry to review the fees charged by private hospitals and clinics to ensure it is reasonable.

In view of recent the financial crisis, Sin Chew Daily called for government to strengthen regulations on listed companies to avoid fraud. It also hoped that the government can provide incentives for owner-resident properties.

Nanyang Siang Pau urged the government to look into the pros and cons of legalising sports betting and make its decision based on the wishes of the people.