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 and Star headlined the resignation of de facto law minister Zaid Ibrahim, triggered by his disagreement over the detention of three individuals under the Internal Security Act last Friday.

Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has, however, urged Zaid to stay on and continue with judicial reforms, but to first take a two-week break.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia gave prominence to Abdullah’s confirmation that his plan to hand over power to Deputy Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak will take place as scheduled in June 2010.

Berita Harian led with Zaid’s resignation and the premier’s response.

Chinese newspapers

Oriental Daily News and Sin Chew Daily highlighted Zaid’s resignation.

Nanyang Siang Pa u and China Press front-paged PKR leader Anwar Ibrahim’s claim that Pakatan Rakyat has obtained enough Parliament seats to form a federal government.

Tamil newspapers

Malaysia Nanban and Tamil Nesan headlined Zaid’s submission of his resignation letter.

Makkal Osai led with a report on the four-hour private meeting between Abdullah and Najib to discuss political issues.

Editorial

New Straits Times highlighted the significance of two important dates for Malaysia - Aug 31 and Sept 16.

Utusan Malaysia

backed Foreign Affairs Minister Rais Yatim's firm stance against US interference in Malaysia's affairs, in relation to curtailment of civil and political liberties.

Berita Harian

highlighted a new school-based assessment system for primary schools to be implemented in 2015.

China Press praised Zaid for his daring criticism of the government's abuse of the ISA.

Nanyang Siang Pau

commented that Anwar’s Sept 16 pledge is a ‘subjective wish’ that will not be possible to achieve.

Oriental Daily News described Zaid’s resignation as a heavy blow to the plan to reform the judiciary.

Sin Chew Daily called the government to be prepare for a possible international financial crisis.

Malaysia Nanban highlighted the problems of teenage students who lead a hazardous lifestyle.

Tamil Nesan questioned the relevance of the ISA.

Makkal Osai

highlighted the difficulties with public transportation during festive seasons.