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 front-paged Health Minister Liow Tiong Lai's statement that dirty school canteens were responsible for 311 food poisoning cases last year, with 122 operators suspended.

The Star reported that the radiation level in seawater has spiked following the nuclear crisis in Japan, after the recent earthquake incapacitated cooling systems in several seaside reactors in Fukushima.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia reported that very few Malaysians prepare wills, which is why there is now an estimated RM42 billion in unclaimed assets.

Berita Harian on its front page said the BN's election manifesto for Sarawak will focus on issues that will give attention to the people.

Sinar Harian highlighted claims made in the Selangor state assembly yesterday that huge amounts in allowances were paid to certain contractual staff by state development arm PKNS.

Editorial

New Straits Times moved in to assure readers that despite the alarming media reports on the nuclear reactors in Fukushima, it is unlikely that Malaysians will face risks and radiation-tinted foodstuff.

Utusan Malaysia called on the government to ignore criticisms about the Government Transformation Plan and continue with its efforts.

Berita Harian urged government leaders to hold programmes involving the masses on a more regular basis, instead of just during election periods.