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

New Straits Times and Star led with the Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi's statement that more measures will be implemented to lighten the burden from the fuel price hike.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia led with Hishammuddin Hussein's claim that Anwar Ibrahim is using street demonstrations to divert public attention from the sodomy allegation against him.

Berita Harian reported the police warning against participation in any illegal assembly, saying that a court order had been obtained.

Chinese newspapers

China Press and Oriental Daily News led with the court order barring Anwar and his supporters from a 5km radius around Parliament House.

Sin Chew Daily reported PAS’ decision to support the no-confidence motion against Abdullah and to remain in Pakatan Rakyat.

Nanyang Siang Pau highlighted Abdullah’s commendation of the Anti-Corruption Agency (ACA) for having acted against allegedly corrupt immigration officials.

Tamil newspapers

Tamil Nesan headlined the impending proposal to alleviate the impact of the fuel price hike.

Makkal Osai

reported that parliament is off-limits to the public today.

Malaysia Nanban reported criticism of former MIC deputy president S Subramaniam, with the Hindu Rights Action Force saying he has no credibility because the MIC has failed Indian Malaysians.

Editorial

New Straits Times focused on the rising cost of living and evaluated the economic policies in place.

Utusan Malaysia

urged various quarters to respect the leadership transition plan, saying this will strengthen unity within Umno.

Berita Harian praised the government’s move to allow the ACA to prosecute its cases, as this will expedite legal action.

Malaysia Nanban

highlighted the decline in birth-rate due to decline in quality of life.

Makkal Osai commented on pressure faced by students to earn a top grade in their examinations.

Nanyang Siang Pau

and Sin Chew Daily both called on the ACA to extend the battle against rampant corruption.