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

Front page

English newspapers

Star's front page was devoted to checks by health ministry officials on hypermarkets, supermarkets and retail outlets to ensure the removal of dairy products that are unsafe for consumption.

New Straits Times reported the experience of a Malaysian survivor of the Pakistan hotel bomb blast, also devoting space to the detention of blogger Raja Petra Kamarudin.

The Sun led with Raja Petra’s detention for two years at the Kamunting detention camp, under the Internal Security Act..

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia reported the premier’s denial of negotiations with Pakatan Rakyat in relation to claims that the opposition coalition has sufficient defectors to form a new federal government.

Berita Harian reported that the Economic Council has agreed on several measures to stimulate growth to deal with weaknesses in the global economy and volatility in the world financial market.

Chinese newspapers

All the Chinese-language newspapers gave prominence to reports on melamine-contaminated dairy products from China.

Sin Chew Daily and China Press led with checks on retail outlets nationwide, highlighting government advice on removal of affected items.

Oriental Daily News and Nanyang Siang Pau reported that products by 12 companies operating in Malaysia are all safe for consumption.

Editorial

New Straits Times said it is time to reconsider the need for the ISA, given the vigorous debate over this.

Utusan Malaysia urged Malaysians to unite in the face of economic uncertainties.

The Sun advised motorists who will be on the road during the Hari Raya holidays to drive safely.

Sin Chew Daily and China Press urged the government to strengthenthe safe management of food products.

Nanyang Siang Pau said all food product companies should reinforce business ethics.