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 has reported on an announcement by Bank Negara, saying that owners of cars that are 10 years or older will now be able to get insurance coverage without having to pay loading of 200 to 300 percent.

New Straits Times front-paged a report that Malaysia is improving its snitch network in preparation for retaliatory attacks following the assassination of al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden.

Malay newspapers

Berita Harian reported on the sting operation to kill Osama bin Laden, which involved four years of intelligence to uncover his hiding place in Abbotabad, Pakistan.

Utusan Malaysia front-paged a comment by Perlis mufti Juanda Jaya, stating that those who opposed Umno-PAS unity are ‘traitors to Islam’.

Sinar Harian reported that the killing of al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden was still shrouded in mystery.

Chinese newspapers

Sin Chew Daily front-paged a report that the sea burial of al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden may cause outrage amongst extremists against the Americans.

Nanyang Siang Pau led with the announcement by Bank Negara that all car owners can buy their car insurance from Pos Malaysia and insurance companies without paying any extra charge.

China Press

front-paged the five measures Osama bin Laden took to keep himself hidden from the Americans in the last 10 years.

Editorials

New Straits Times opined that even with the killing of al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, it still will not rid the world of extremists and that more should be done by the US to repair their relations with the Muslim world.

Berita Harian

lauded the suggestion by the Malaysian Government Pensioners' Association for a preparatory course for civil servants on the verge of retirement, to better manage their finances after they have retired.

Sin Chew Daily expressed its worry that terrorist attacks might become more frequent and unexpected after the death of Osama bin Laden.

Nanyang Siang Pau urged the Immigration Department to improve its efficiency and provide speedy  clearance to foreign visitiors in order to further boost the tourism industry.

China Press urged the government to provide more scholarships to outstanding students in order to solve the brain drain issue.