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

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English newspapers

Star headlined the increase in Internet-based scams that target e-banking accounts. A total of 1,426 reports were made last year compared to 634 in 2009.

New Straits Times front-paged the Agong’s speech in conjunction with Prophet Muhammad's Birthday, calling on Malaysians to shed mistrust and to nip narrow racial sentiments in the bud.

Malay newspapers

Sinar Harian reported that a mother in Bandar Baru Bangi poisoned her two children aged one and four, before attempting to commit suicide. Although she then called for help, both children died, while she has been admitted to hospital.

Utusan Malaysia led with the investigation by Egypt’s attorney-general into the assets of former president Hosni Mubarak worth RM217 billion.

Berita Harian headlined the Agong’s speech, calling on Malaysians not to be suspicious of one another.

Chinese newspapers

Oriental Daily News

front-aged that water concessionaire Syabas has filed defamation suits against Selangor Menteri Besar Abdul Khalid Ibrahim and Petaling Jaya Utara MP Tony Pua for their statements against the company.

Nanyang Siang Pau quoted a source in claiming that a China-based company is to undertake the high-speed rail project from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore.

China Press led with the tragic death of two children who were poisoned by their mother.

Sin Chew Daily highlighted the Health Ministry's concern over the health of elected representatives. But it will not make it compulsory for parliamentarians and state assemlypersons to submit a medical examination report.

Editorial

Utusan Malaysia called on Muslims to emulate the struggles and character of Prophet Muhammad.

Berita Harian echoed the Agong’s call for racial unity, pointing out that all quarters have a responsibility to promote this.

New Straits Times called on moderate Malaysians to protect pluralism and inclusiveness, especially on the Internet where the discourse is ‘monopolised by rabid opposition to the government’.

Sin Chew Daily commented on the economic crisis and political turmoil in Vietnam.

China Press urged that more effort be made to enhance the ability of the youth to face pressure.

Nanyang Siang Pau

commented that the minimum wage policy will create more problems.