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 uptrend of second hand retail business.

The Star fronted Somalia as a den of pirates following the second pirate attack in which Somali pirates are currently holding over 100 seamen hostage including 65 Malaysians, and eight vessels.

Bahasa newspapers

Utusan Malaysia headlined that the Somali pirates who had taken hostage of Malaysian seamen would like to negotiate only with Malaysian International Shipping Corporation (MISC).

Berita Harian led with a proposal from the Transport Ministry to MISC to look for safer routes that are pirate free.

Tamil newspapers

Tamil Nesan and Malaysia Nanban headlined MCA's call for Bukit Bendera Umno Youth leader Ahmad Ismail to be charged under Sedition Act following his remarks during Permatang Pauh by election.

Makkal Osai headlined that the Anti Corruption would be an independent agency in January.

Chinese newspapers

Sin Chew Daily reported that DAP stalwart Lim Kit Siang was expected to be made the first Chinese deputy prime minister if Pakatan Rakyat takes over the federal government.

Nanyang Siang Pau led with news that the Anti-Corruption Agency (ACA) will take action on all irregularities as highlighted by the Auditor-General's report.

China Press reported the ACA was now monitoring polls in several political parties and was investigating several cases of money politics.

Oriental Daily reported that PKR leader Anwar Ibrahim's takeover plan faced uncertainties, including the adjournment of the Parliament session and the fasting month.

Editorial

New Straits Times raised the issue of piracy in Somalia. It admitted that while the establishment of Maritime Security Patrol Area was a positive step, the Somalian government has yet to control the situation.

Utusan Malaysia questioned the rationale behind Perak state government's decision to aid private Chinese schools.

Tamil Nesan urged political leaders to avoid making racially sensitive statements.

Makkal Osai highlighted the financial loans provided by Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia

Malaysia Nanban urged Ahmad Ismail to apologise if he had made a racially sensitive statement.

Nanyang Siang Pau said Malaysia need a new Merdeka Day theme with a world vision.

Sin Chew Daily said Thailand Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej's government was in a precarious position.