Malaysiakini compares the key news and views in major newspapers. What is today’s agenda for the newspapers?

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English newspapers

The New Straits Times front-paged a report on the new line-up of Umno state chiefs, calling it a preparation for the next general elections.

Star reported on the trouble brewing between the Selangor and federal governments over the appointment of the new state secretary, Mohd Khusrin Munawi.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia led with a report on the AFF Suzuki Cup finals last weekend, claiming that Indonesia - which had lost to Malaysia 3-0 - could not accept their defeat.

Berita Harian led with the Umno state leadership reshuffle. In their second item, the daily also alluded to the fact that the laser beam “attack” on the Indonesian team in the recent AFF Suzuki Cup finals had first occurred when Malaysia met Indonesia in Jakarta back in Dec 1.

Sinar Harian front-paged a report claiming that the appointment of the new Selangor state secretary is “final”, quoting the Sultan of Selangor’s private secretary Mohamad Munir Bani.

Editorial

New Straits Times paid tribute to the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami’s victims, as well as the many nations that had come together to pour in aid and help.

Berita Harian urged stricter enforcement for passenger boats and ferries, in light of the recent ferry disaster off the coast of Mersing, Johor.