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 that Penang state assemblyperson for Seberang Jaya Arif Shah Omar Shah has been picked as Barisan Nasional's candidate to face off Anwar Ibrahim of PKR in the Permatang Pauh by-election on Aug 26.

The Star fronted Tourism's Malaysia's director general Mirza Mohamad Taiyab's denial that a firm had paid RM 13,860 for his dental implant treatment. He was charged at the Sessions Court over that allegation yesterday.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia led with the news that the National Higher Education Fund (PTPTN) would impose a one percent charge rate effective from June 1.

Berita Harian headlined the selection of Arif Shah as the Barisan Nasional's candidate for the Permatang Pauh by-election.

Tamil newspapers

Malaysia Nanban led with Suhakam's concern over the curbing of freedom of expression in the country.

Tamil Nesan and Makkal Osai headlined Selangor Menteri Besar Khalid Ibrahim's refusal to apologise following his suggestion to open Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) to non-Malay students.

Editorial

New Straits Times highlighted the issue of racism by teachers in school. It stated that the bigger question was what should be done to heal the situation and what should be made to make sure that tensions don't reach a boiling point.

Utusan Malaysia urged parties to stop making suggestions that would erode the opportunities of the Malays.

Berita Harian stated that the MAHA exhibitions were prime movers to the agriculture sector.

Malaysia Nanban reminded that the loan-taking habits must stopped at once.

Tamil Nesan stated that the MAHA exhibitions encouraged agriculture.