Malaysiakini compares the key news and views in major newspapers. What is today's agenda for the English, Bahasa, Tamil and Chinese papers?

Frontpage

English Newspapers

New Straits Times headlined Deputy Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak's warning that that opposition pact is fragile. He added that PKR de facto leader Anwar Ibrahim has made himself a tool for the DAP in his quest to become prime minister.

Star

fronted that both BN and PKR are in their last ditch efforts to win over fence sitters before end of campaigning tonight in Permatang Pauh.

Bahasa Newspapers

Utusan Malaysia headlined that the competition between BN and PKR is getting stiffer as fence sitters support BN.

Berita Harian led with Najib's statement that the opposition is getting desperate that they are willing to do anything to create fear of BN election machinery and supporters.

Tamil Newspapers

Tamil Nesan led with Najib's statement that Pakatan Rakyat would not be able to form the next government.

Makkal Osai

headlined the refutation that Indian community/Hindraf activist K Vasanthakumar is a Special Branch informer. His wife Vigneswary stated the strong denial.

Malaysia Nanban also looked at the Vasanthakumar situation. In response Hindraf chairperson, P Waythamoorthy and Raidu asked for evidence to support the allegations.

Chinese Newspapers

Nanyang Siang Pau

headlined Najib's statement that the government will further lower the oil price, if the public is willing to give up the fuel rebate.

China Press highlighted Penang CM declaration of public holiday for Penang on 26 August, the polling day of Permatang Pauh by-election. Najib criticised the move’s affect on Penang’s economy.

Sin Chew Daily

headlined Najib’s attack on Anwar, alleging him as DAP’s instrument, in order to become the PM of Malaysia.

Editorial

Malaysia Nanban called for UMNO and MCA to reconcile their differences following Dr Chua Soi Lek's statement on his blog stating UMNO and MCA’s relationsip is akin to "master and slave".

New Straits Times highlighted that the Avril Lavigne concert would be held as scheduled even permit application was late. The young pop star is asked to adhere to dress code regulations.

Utusan Malaysia

reminded that other races cannot be allowed to take away Malay rights.

Oriental Daily News headlined Anwar’s advantage in Permatang Pauh by-election is shrinking, the future 48 hours in critical for him and his opponent BN.

Sin Chew Daily

praised China on its great performance organisation and participation in the Olympics.

China Press called all party involved in Permatang Pauh by-election to work together ensuring a safe and smooth polling day.

Nanyang Siang Pau claimed that DAP has entered the Lim Guan Eng era.