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 reported on an assurance by Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB), which is responsible for the construction of the controversial 100-storey Warisan Merdeka project, that it would not involve public funds or affect dividend payouts. It also reported on the three Umno wings leaders’ contrasting styles.

Star meanwhile quotes Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaludin and Wanita chief Shahrizat Abdul Jalil jointly iterating that cooperation of all races is needed to win big in the 13th general election. It also reported on PNB’s assurance it would not use public funds.

The Sun reports that the RM5 billion Warisan Merdeka 100-storey project would be among the world's tallest.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia also focuses on the Umno assembly where Shahrizat reminded the people not to forget the country’s history, Khairy wanted Malays to rectify their weaknesses and Puteri leader Rosnah Abdul Rashid Shirlin, spoke on ensuring the well-being of the Malays.

Berita Harian reports on the various clarion calls by the three Umno wings’ leaders, with Wanita calling for the unity of its members, Umno Youth calling for openness and Puteri wanting the movement to be progressive.

Sinar Harian reports Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaludddin supporting calls for amendments to be made to the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971, to possibly allow students in higher learning institutions to participate in politics.

Editorial

New Straits Times has called on the authorities to close day-care centres which do not ensure the safety of the children sent there.

Utusan Malaysia has called for a new political culture in Umno with the curbing of money politics to chase positions, and going on to win the hearts of the Malays and the non-Malays as well.

Berita Harian in its analysis has called on Umno to embark on a common strategy to attract new voters.