Malaysiakini compares the key news and views in major newspapers. What is today's agenda for the English, Bahasa, Chinese and Tamil papers?

Front Page

All newspapers frontpaged the tragic bus crash in Bukit Gantang which killed 20 and left 9 injured. The driver was reported to have two warrants of arrest against him and 13 outstanding summonses. The bus firm has been ordered by the government to cease operations.

Photographs of the crash were also extensively splashed in all the dailies.

Tamil newspapers

Tamil Nesan also had a story quoting MIC president S Samy Vellu lambasting the Hindu organisers of peace protest at Putrajaya on Sunday. Samy Vellu said such protests would not help the community in gaining anything. The protest, attended by thousands, was called by Hindu Action Front (Hindraf) to protest against the continued marginalisation of the Indian community.

Makkal Osai in its second lead urged the Inspector General of Police to hasten the investigation into the sudden death of drama actress K Sujatha.

Editorial

The New Straits Times commented that the public will judge the standard of the nation's public prosecution by its performance in high-profile cases.

Berita Harian urged bumiputera Malays to be proactive in ensuring the success of the NEP.

Utusan Malaysia opined that elected representatives must work continuously for the people, instead of only putting in effort as elections draw near.

Malaysia Nanban welcomed the proposals by the Education Ministry to overhaul the mindset of teaching in primary schools.

Sin Chew Daily hoped all Malaysians would enjoy equal rights and treatments in the future.

Nanyang Siang Pau praised Education Minister Hishammuddin Hussien for having the courage to admit the declining of Malaysia education quality.

Oriental Daily urged the government to be serious and transparent in planning and implementing development programmes.