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 focused on the former private secretary to PKR de facto leader Anwar Ibrahim, Azmin Ali’s appointment as the Selangor PKR chief.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia

and Sinar Harian also reported the appointment of Azmin Ali as the new Selangor PKR chief, replacing Menteri Besar Khalid Ibrahim.

Berita Harian front paged that the ratio of Malay to non-Malay voters stands at 1:40.       

Chinese newspapers

Nanyang Siang Pau and Oriental Daily News also led with the replacement of the Selangor PKR chief's post with Azmin Ali, who was said to have put up a revolt against Khalid.

China Press front paged Ascot Sports' statement of regret and extreme disappointment over the government's retraction of sports betting licences.

Sin Chew Daily led with news that the Hong Kong police had busted a syndicate that had cheated over 160 overseas Chinese through online scams.

Editorial

New Straits Times discussed the demolition of Pudu Prison.

Berita Harian slammed the Opposition’s opinion that Umno is not a party for ulama , arguing that it is wrong and politically-motivated

Utusan Malaysia stressed parental guidance to avoid social ills among the teenagers.

Sin Chew Daily urged the government to enhance the content of local tourism to attract more visitors from China.

China Press urged the public to be more aware of online scams and argued that the police should join hands with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission or even the Hong Kong police to curb online crime.

Nanyang Siang Pau discussed how the proposed resurrection of the "scenic bridge" between Singapore and Malaysia will further complete the Southern Gateway Project in Johor Bahru.