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 Star highlighted the announcement that the Kelantan government will stand firm on a decision to stop the sale of ‘Big Sweep’ lottery tickets in the state

New Straits Times led with the government’s move to organise a unified nationwide sale to slash prices of goods and services from June 15 to Aug 31.

Malay newspapers            

Utusan Malaysia front-paged the Perak regent’s advice to legal practitioners not to mock the courts and to avoid delaying the proceedings.

 

Berita Harian reported that police rescued 13 babies, believed to be human trafficking victims who were to be sold for RM8,000-21,000.

Sinar Harian focused on the Selangor sultan’s call to the state government not to protect those who are disloyal to the nation.

Chinese newspapers

Sin Chew Daily led with the examination board’s recommendation to abolish ‘remove’ classes and instead, hold back affected students in Year Six.

Nanyang Siang Pau reported that investors from China are interested in making PKFZ an international merchandise trading centre.

China Press frontpaged the government’s new incentive policy for the local movie industry, by replacing the entertainment tax rebate system.

Oriental Daily News reported a minister’s claim that ‘Datuk T trio’ may be deemed ‘witnesses’ and protected under the Whistleblower Protection Act 2010 or Witness Protection Act 2009.

Editorial

New Straits Times

commented on the situation in Japan where at least 18,778 buildings have been destroyed and the financial cost of rebuilding is estimated at US$309 billion.

Berita Harian looked at the results of the Government Transformation Programme (GTP), opining that these indicate that the government is doing a good job in developing the country and improving living standards.

Utusan Malaysia

said PKR de facto leader Anwar Ibrahim should stop dragging the nation into his personal and moral issues.

China Press said it welcomes the new incentives for local movie producers.

Nanyang Siang Pau urged civil servant to continue working hard and not become complacent after recent achievements under the GTP.

Sin Chew Daily also commented that the success of the GTP lies in the hands of civil servants.