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 fronted National Union of Journalists (NUJ) president Norila Mohd Daud's condemnation on the attacks of press photographers covering the Permatang Pauh by-election.

The Star headlined that both Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Rakyat top guns are all out to woo voters of Permatang Pauh.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia led with deputy prime minister Najib Abdul Razak warning the opposition party for being rude against Umno campaign workers in Permatang Pauh.

Berita Harian fronted Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi calling the incident that saw two press photographers being assaulted in Permatang Pauh as embarrassing.

Tamil newspapers

All Tamil newspapers - Tamil Nesan, Makkal Osai and Malaysia Nanban - headlined Abdullah officiating the MIC-run Asian Institute of Medical Science and Technology (AIMST) in Kedah.

Editorial

New Straits Times stressed that violence against professional journalists was totally unacceptable.

Utusan Malaysia called upon authorities to watch over campaign activities in Permatang Pauh in order to avert tensions between contesting parties.

Berita Harian stated that party leaders must be responsible in controlling their supporters.

Malaysia Nanban commented that an increase in investment would boost job opportunities in Malaysia.