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

All three dailies - New Straits Times, Star and The Sun - focused on the naming of the new cabinet by Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.

He unveiled a smaller line-up, half of whom comprised new faces, and dropped eight senior ministers including Wanita Umno head Rafidah Aziz.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia and Berita Harian also front-paged the announcement on the cabinet.

Utusan also gave prominence to Abdullah dismissing specualtion of a split between him and his deputy Najib Abdul Razak, or that Umno could move a vote of no-confidence in him.

Chinese newspapers

Sin Chew Daily, Nanyang Siang Pau and Oriental Daily News led with news of the cabinet.

Sin Chew Daily also carried speculation that Rafidah will announce her resignation from her Umno post.

Editorial

The Sun said the new cabinet line-up holds crucial tasks for the 68 ministers, in that they will have to show their capability to take on challenges and review some policies.

New Straits Times says the grievances and demand of the electorate must now be addressed urgently.

Utusan Malaysia urges the cabinet to listen more to the people, and that Malaysians should not forget those dropped as ministers because they have contributed to the country.

Berita Harian says the new cabinet should work hard to regain people’s confidence, and praised the poremier for including more Sabah and Sarawak MPs in the cabinet.

Nanyang Siang Pau points out that the cabinet has huge responsibilities in developing the country and increasing government efficiency.

Sin Chew Daily wants the government to reduce red-tape in order to increase efficiency of government agencies.