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 the denial by Apco of Anwar's allegations linking the global public relations giant with the One Israel and 1Malaysia concept.

Star focused on the freedom of two Malaysians who have been held captive by Filipino gunmen since Feb 8 last year.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia reported on a plan to set up an agency to monitor and investigate commercial transport operations.

Berita Harian led with the story on the Apco letter and a political consultant's statement, both denying "Anwar's lies".

Sinar Harian highlighted the issue of the 1Malaysia slogan being banned in the Kuala Langat district.

Chinese newspapers

Sin Chew Daily and China Press front-paged the early morning fire in a shop in Penang, in which only the shopowner survived but lost four relatives.

Nanyang Siang Pau reported that Malaysia would still be the first investment choice in Southeast Asia for the Germans due to its convenient geographic location and unique living environment.

Oriental Daily News led with the decreasing fertility rate in the country, saying it has reached rock bottom to date.

Editorial

New Straits Times commented on North Korea backtracking on its promises as always, saying this was no exception in the recent pact made with the Mexican government.

Utusan Malaysia raised the issue of Anwar's lies being exposed by the documents from Apco.

Berita Harian called for Perbadanan Nasional Bhd (PNB) to deliver a clear message on the 100-storey Menara Merdeka project in order to clarify confusions.

Sin Chew Daily said government shouldn't hesitate about cooperative deals between Malaysia and foreign countries, otherwise the country would lose many business opportunities.

China Press commented on this morning's fire in Penang, saying the people would be able to survive unexpected fires if only they took proper precautions and learned escape skills.

Nanyang Siang Pau pointed out that the government should reinforce the safety of tour buses in order to avoid disasters such as the recent horrific one near Simpang Pulai in Perak from happening again.