Malaysiakini compares the key news and views in major newspapers, What is today's agenda in the English, Bahasa, Chinese and Tamil dailies? Find out here.

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English Newspapers

New Straits Times featured a picture of grim-faced Dr Shaariibuu Setev, the father of murder victim Altantuya, who arrived last Friday to be one of the witnesses in the high-profile murder trial.

The Star announced the cabinet's decision to revert to the term 'Bahasa Malaysia' for the national language, to give a sense of ownership to all Malaysians. Information Minister Zainuddin Maidin said Anwar Ibrahim dropped the term 'Bahasa Malaysia' for 'Bahasa Melayu' when he was education minister (in 1986).

Malay Newspapers

Berita Harian frontpaged Deputy Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak's brushing off PAS advisor Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat's statement at the party's annual muktamar over the weekend as a political gimmick. Nik Aziz had said that voters who do not choose the party are misled people.

Utusan Malaysia led with demonstrations by Muslims in Southern Thailand yesterday in protest of the presence of troops.

Utusan also highlighted former Dewan Ulama (religious scholar's wing) head Harun Taib's defeat to Nasharuddin Mat Isa for the deputy president post in the 35th PAS muktamar .

Chinese Newspapers

Nanyang Siang Pau reported an attempted attack on the Kennedy Airport which was foiled by the US government. Three suspects have been arrested.

Sin Chew Daily frontpaged the cabinet decision to use 'Bahasa Malaysia' as the term for the national language, replacing the current 'Bahasa Melayu'.

Oriental Daily reported that the Natural Resources and Environment Ministry is not organising any activities for the World Environmental Day tomorrow, showing the government's lack of interest in environmental issues.

Tamil Newspapers

Makkal Osai reported that MIC president S Samy Vellu will officiate at the annual general meeting of IFP, helmed by foe-turned-friend MG Pandithan. Another report queried the financial status of IPF, with several ex-leaders alleging embezzlement and financial mismanagement.

Editorial

New Straits Times urged the government to solve the problems of unsold low-cost units by providing easier financing or rent-and-purchase schemes.

Utusan Malaysia urged the use of local labour in ensuring the success of property projects.

Berita Harian commented on the impact of foreign investment on the economy.

Nanyang Siang Pau opined that the cleanliness of the public toilets reflects the civilised status of a city, advising Kuala Lumpur City Hall not to take this matter lightly.

Sin Chew Daily commented on the bi-annual HuaZhong Chinese literature awards ceremony.

Oriental Daily called for a re-evaluation of the June 4, 1989 Tiananmen incident in China.

Others

The Star reported on flash floods in Kuala Lumpur yesterday, following heavy rain in the evening. The affected roads were Jalan Duta, Jalan Travers, Jalan Bangsar, Jalan Tun Sambanthan in Brickfields, Jalan Semantan and Jalan Universiti. A small landslide was also reported along Jalan Duta. However, there were no casualties.