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 Singapore claiming a territorial sea and exclusive economic zone (EEZ) around Pedra Branca. Singapore's Senior Minister of State Balaji Sivadasan stated that the republic's territorial sea limit was extended by 12 nautical miles and was consistent with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.

The Star led with Sarawak's plan to build 12 dams to meet future power needs amidst opposition from environmentalist groups who fear that the state's national parks would be endangered.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia revealed that the Terengganu state government paid RM175,229.97 in maintenance service costs for a Proton Perdana V6 official car.

Berita Harian fronted the RM50,000 loan scheme meant for civil servants to do business and add to their monthly income.

Tamil newspapers

Malaysia Nanban led with the Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh surviving a vote of no confidence. A total of 275 voted against the motion and 256 voted for the motion.

Tamil Nesan led with former Selangor MB Khir Toyo's revelation that Anwar Ibrahim spoiled the possible Umno-PAS joint administration in Selangor.

Makkal Osai headlined a case in which an eight-year-old male student and a seven-year-old female student were abused by their teacher

Editorial

New Straits Times highlighted the fact that most Barisan Nasional political parties were rebranding themselves after the March 8 results. Leading the way was MCA, said the daily.

Utusan Malaysia called upon all parties not to be suspicious of the Umno-PAS talks as it was good for the Malays in general and the nation as a whole.

Berita Harian urged national carmaker Proton to explore hybrid technology in a large scale in an effort to reduce reliance on fuel.

Malaysia Nanban highlighted the fact that many people were being cheated of their EPF savings.

Makkal Osai raised the importance of birth certificates as a right for every child.