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 led with the anticipated drop in import prices, as economists forsee steady appreciation of the ringgit - to between RM2.95 and RM2.90 - against the US dollar.

New Straits Times led with Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak’s reassurance that the Internet will not be censored. However, he urged bloggers to be responsible.

Malay newspapers

Berita Harian too highlighted the premier’s speech at the bloggers’ meet on Sunday, but focused on his call for bloggers to contribute to the nation’s future.

Utusan Malaysia shone its spotlight on Penang, reporting that the northern state could fast become a gambling hotspot with 59 arrests a week and stakes as high as millions of ringgit a day.

Sinar Harian headlined that Selangor PAS commissioner Hasan Mohamed Ali has challenged those who claim that the party is a tool of DAP and PKR to prove it.

Editorial

New Straits Times said the education and health ministries should follow the UK’s guidelines for school canteen food, and balance the need for nutrients and flavour.

Berita Harian said that, by showing themselves instead of hiding behind pillars and bushes, the traffic police could prompt drivers to abide by traffic laws of their own accord.