Malaysiakin i 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 led with a story of Pakatan Rakyat’s weaknesses that may cause their downfall in the states they govern, and a comparison with the BN.

Star reported a heavy blizzard that caused a major setback for the passengers of Europe, leaving them stranded with airports closed.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia focused on Lim Guan Eng and accusations that some partiers were not true Malaysians and are manipulating issues of race, religion and the Malay rulers.

Berita Harian put the spotlight on the various cheap cigarettes overloaded with tar and nicotine that are poisonous and threaten public health.

Sinar Harian highlighted a 100-year-old mosque being overwhelmed by the development of a commercial project. 

Chinese Newspapers

China Press reported that most airports in Europe closed over the weekend due to the continuance of snowstorms, which delayed the travel plans of millions during the Christmas festive season.

Sin Chew Daily highlighted a series of promises announced by the Pakatan Rakyat, including the repeal of the Internal Security Act and highway tolls, which will be carried out once they obtain federal power in the next election.

Nanyang Siang Pau reported that Malaysia is planning to establish two nuclear power plants as part of the strategy to balance long-term energy supplies.

Oriental Daily News also focused on the two nuclear power plants, which involved an estimated RM21.3 billion investment.   

    

Editorial

Utusan Malaysia urged the politicians not to treat the Parliament as a zoo.

Berita Harian said teenagers require a great deal of attention to help with their intellectual and emotional development.

China Press said harmful material on the Internet, including sex programmes and violent games, would become a challenge for society.

Sin Chew Daily urged Bank Negara to liberalise the foreign exchange and interest rate policies to reflect the real situation of our economy.

Nanyang Siang Pau said BN has no reason to lose the by-election in Tenang, but if the opposition wins unexpectedly, then it would be the biggest wake-up call to BN before the next general election.