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

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English newspapers

The News Straits Times led with Chief Justice Ahmad Fairuz Sheikh Abdul Halim's response to criticisms that he had promoted many incompetent judges.

The Star front-paged Health Minister Chua Soi Lek's reminder to the public not to go for health screening and checks held in hotels and shopping complexes as they are illegal and not endorsed by the ministry.

Malay newspapers

Berita Harian also reported Health Ministry's reminder not to go for health checks conducted in hotels and shopping complexes.

Utusan Malaysia headlined Chief Justice Ahmad Fairuz Sheikh Abdul Halim's suggestion for Common Law to be abolished as it represents colonialism.

Chinese newspapers

Nanyang Siang Pau reported that the business delegates accompanying Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on his state visit here would seek for possible co-operation in the Iskandar Development Region and the Islamic finance sector.

Oriental Daily frontpaged the decision by Tourism Minister Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor to ban all school buses from ferrying tourists. However, this move was criticised by the Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board as over the ministry's interference into the board's authority.

Sin Chew Daily headlined the suggestion by Chief Justice Ahmad Fairuz Sheikh Abdul Halim to repeal reference by judges to common law and equity law of England.

Tamil newspapers

Malaysia Nanban reported that some Maika shareholders have demanded for explanations over the accounts published in the company's 2006 annual report.

Tamil Nesan and Makkal Osai highlighted Chief Justice Sheikh Ahmad Fairuz Sheikh Abdul Halim's warning take disciplinary actions against incompetent judges.

Editorial

The New Straits Times feels that piracy can be curbed only by reducing the price of legitimate products and changing consumer behaviour.

Berita Harian urged the sports bodies in the country to study their weaknesses in order to perform well in international sports arena.

Utusan Malaysia wants MPs from all Asean countries to work together to foster a better relationship between the countries.

Both Nanyang Siang Pau and Sin Chew Daily opined that the Inland Revenue Board should improve their system to reduce overpaid income tax.

Malaysia Nanban wants the Education Ministry to conduct comprehensive studies and researches before deciding on conducting UPSR Mathematics and Science tests in English.

Makkal Osai feels that NGOs like Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) can help bring changes to the Indian community.