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 headlined Home Minister Syed Hamid Albar questioning as to why PKR de facto leader Anwar Ibrahim was afraid of providing a DNA sample.

The Star led with the same DNA issue, stating that Anwar had refused to provide a sample for the police.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia and Berita Harian headlined the statement of the deputy inspector general of police Ismail Omar that the police would consider a court order to obtain a sample of Anwar's DNA

Tamil newspapers

All three Tamil newspapers - Malaysia Nanban, Tamil Nesan and Makkal Osai - headlined Anwar's release on police bail after spending a night in police detention.

Chinese newspapers

Sin Chew Daily and China Press highlighted Anwar being released on police bail and blogger Raja Petra Kamarudin being charged for criminal defamation.

Nanyang Siang Pau headlined Anwar's refusal to take blood test for the investigation of sodomy allegation against him.

Oriental Daily News highlighted Anwar being stripped naked and checked by the police.

Editorial

New Straits Times highlighted the issue of school dropouts in secondary schools. The students were from vernacular schools. It suggested that a skills training route was made available after UPSR or PMR examination.

Berita Harian recommended that the Umno-PAS unity talks should not be based on political interest of the respective parties. Both parties have been urged to be honest in having the talks.

Malaysia Nanban highlighted the issue of corruption in the Immigration Department and its repercussions.

Makkal Osai raised the fact that most Malaysians were glued to the TV to catch the Anwar - Shaberry Cheek debate that was telecasted live on July 15.

Tamil Nesan stated that development of sports in Malaysia needed proper planning.

Nanyang Siang Pau called on national car-maker Proton to learn from the MV Agusta lesson and focus on its core business in the future.

Sin Chew Daily wanted the government to listen to the wishes of students and academic stuff when amending the Universities and University Colleges Act.