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 headlined that April 16 is the favoured date among pundits and politicians to hold the 10th Sarawak state election, with nomination day speculated for either April 6 or 9.

Star led with the denial by PKR de facto leader Anwar Ibrahim over the sex video shown by the mysterious Datuk T.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia and Sinar Harian both highlighted the denial by Anwar over the sex video exposed yesterday.

Berita Harian front-paged that Sarawak biggest ruling party PBB will introduce at least 12 new faces in the coming state election to provide opportunities for young candidates.

Chinese newspapers

All the main dailies reported the denial of Anwar over the sex video.

Editorial

New Straits Times called for more protection for babies born out of wedlock especially those of Muslims.

Utusan Malaysia urged the authority to take action against those who give out fake datukship awards.

Berita Harian commented that the result of Sarawak state election will be the indicator for BN's performance in facing the next general election.

Sin Chew Daily commented that the western nations which had launched military attacks against Libya are repeating the mistake of invading Iraq.

China Press said that the contradictory stands within Pakatan component parties over the gambling ban will push away voters.

Nanyang Siang Pau urged western nations to help Libya to rebuild after they oust Muammar Gaddafi through military force.