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 headlined the police deadline for PKR de facto leader Anwar Ibrahim to turn up by 2pm today to have his statement recorded in relation to the sodomy complaint against him.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia said a warrant has been issued against Anwar Ibrahim as he is deemed a suspect in the sodomy complaint filed by his former aide.

Berita Harian led with Petronas pledging to pay a special dividend of RM6 billion to the government, after achieving a record year-on-year profit of RM61 billion.

Chinese newspapers

China Press highlighted public frustration with the prolonged political tussle between Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Rakyat.

Oriental Daily News, Nanyang Siang Pau and Sin Chew Daily all headlined the police ultimatum to Anwar.

Tamil newspapers

Malaysia Nanban headlined the MIC chief S Samy Vellu's million-ringgit suit against the newspaper for allegedly publishing false news about him.

Makkal Osai reported a clarification by Hindraf that its recent statement on former MIC deputy president S Subramaniam should not have been made in haste.

Editorial

New Straits Times chided Pakatan, in particular PKR, for insisting that they had not called for a protest rally outside Parliament House on Monday, given that the police have evidence from text-messages.

Utusan Malaysia called on both Umno and PAS to focus on issues related to Malays and Islam in a honest manner.

Berita Harian said the increased profits for Petronas will lead to a higher contribution from the national oil and gas company for national development.

Nanyang Siang Pau disagreed with the premier’s proposal to reduce the contribution to the Employees Provident Fund for the low-income group, saying this is not a viable solution in the long term.

Sin Chew Daily said a separate Consumer Price Index should be drawn up for rural and urban areas respectively.

China Press said national car-maker Proton should step up efforts to produce quality cars, as well as explore foreign market.

Malaysia Nanban thanked national carrier Malaysia Airlines for introducing Tamil-language responses on its toll-free number.

Makkal Osai highlighted developments in Malaysia's shipping industry.