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

The Star , News Straits Times and The Sun all headlined with PKR leader Anwar Ibrahim facing sodomy charge at the Duta Sessions Court today.

The PKR leader has been charged under Section 377B of the Penal Code for allegedly committing carnal intercourse with his former aide Mohd Saiful Bukhari Azlan.

Malay newspapers

Both Utusan Malaysia and Berita Harian also headlined with Anwar being charged in court for alleged sodomy.

Tamil newspapers

All Tamil dailies - Malaysia Nanban, Makkal Osai and Tamil Nesan - similarly reported that Anwar had been summoned by the police to appear in court this morning to face a sodomy charge.

Nanban and Nesan also reported of a bomb hoax at KL Sentral.

Editorial

New Straits Times believed that it was quite difficult given the political situation of the country that academic objectives be rid of political influences.

Utusan Malaysia urged all parties involved in the Permatang Pauh by-election to ensure that the event proceeds smoothly by abiding by the law.

Berita Harian applauded the government's initiative to set up the economic committee in order to ensure the country's economic path is the correct one.

Malaysia Nanban commented on the government's promise to relook at the fuel prices this September.