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 led with the cabinet's dismay over Terengganu's decision to replace the Proton Perdana V6 with Mercedes Benz. Terengganu Menteri Besar Ahmad Said remained defiant in his decision.

The Star revealed that the country's inflation rate hit its highest point in 27 years at 7.7 percent.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia headlined the cabinet's decision not allow Terengganu exco members to use Mercedes as their official vehicles.

Berita Harian fronted news that Singapore had no rights to impose exclusive economic zone (EEZ) around Batu Puteh since the area cannot be considered an island.

Tamil newspapers

Malaysia Nanban and Tamil Nesan led with the Selangor police successfully gunning down a wanted criminal.

Makkal Osai headlined that the Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh faced another crisis as coalition parties were demanding for more vital positions within the government.

Editorial

New Straits Times focused on navigating choppy waters following Singapore's decision to claim EEZ around Batu Puteh (Pedra Branca).

Utusan Malaysia called for the EEZ claims to be referred to the joint technical committee involving bother nations.

Berita Harian cautioned civil servants to ensure their job performance was not affected in light with government's new scheme to allow civil servants to obtain loans to run businesses.

Malaysia Nanban urged the relevant authorities to turn temporary teachers into permanent ones as it would benefit all in the long run.

Makkal Osai highlighted that individual taxi permits were now permitted by the government

Tamil Nesan called on all parties to be concerned of their health as they were many factors contributing to the decline of good heath.