Headlines online: Oct 20, 2010
Malaysiakini compares the key news and views in major newspapers. What is today's agenda for the newspapers?
Front Page
English newspapers
New Straits Times front-paged Premier Najib Abdul Razak's claim that Umno was the unifying factor in the founding of an independent Malaysia.
Star focused on Premier Najib Abdul Razak and Deputy Premier Muhyiddin Yassin's expressed sentiments that Umno stood for moderation and respect for all.
Malay newspapers
Utusan Malaysia headlined news of Premier Najib Abdul Razak's call for Umno to transform itself into a new, more inclusive and democratic political creature.
Berita Harian highlighted Deputy Premier Muhyiddin Yassin's speech urging all parties to stop politicising and debating racial issues while stressing that Umno will continue to fight for Malay rights.
Sinar Harian featured news of the family of child murderer Mohd Fazli Azri Jamil, who are being ostracised by their community.
Editorial
New Straits Times urged Malaysia to revitalise its agricultural sector so that it can grow its own food and avoid being at the mercy of fluctuating supplies from other countries.
Utusan Malaysia saw no reason why Umno couldn't use their ongoing AGM as a springboard to recapture the support of the rakyat.
Berita Harian believe that it is high time for Umno to give space for the young to speak out and help chart the party's future as they are the next in line to carry the struggle forward.


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