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 Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi pushing for biotechnology as an engine of growth for Malaysia's economic corridors at the BioMalaysia 2008 conference and exhibition.

The Star headlined bloody street protests in Bangkok as protesters from People's Alliance for Democracy accused Thai Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat of being a proxy of ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia led with calls from various groups urging the government to take stringent action against Hindraf for their alleged impropriety at the Aidilfitri open house hosted by premier Abdullah.

Berita Harian also gave prominence to Abdullah's push for biotechnology as the five corridors have managed to attract investment worth RM56.5 billion.

Tamil newspapers

Malaysia Nanban headlined AirAsia's new destination to Tiruchi, India which will begin in November.

Tamil Nesan headlined Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's threat to quit the United Progressive Alliance government if the Indian government does not intervene to stop the massacre of Tamils in Sri Lanka.

Makkal Osai led with Prime Minister Abdullah's anticipated announcement today on whether he would contest the Umno presidency post.

Chinese newspapers

Nanyang Siang Pau headlined the possibility that government will lower fuel prices again if the international crude price is maintained below US$100 per barrel.

China Press reported Seputeh MP Teresa Kok claiming that the threats made against her recently came for the same group of people.

Sin Chew Daily headlined Merrill Lynch's warning that Korea may be the origin of the next financial crisis.

Oriental Daily News highlighted PKR leader Anwar Ibrahim's meeting yesterday with Pakatan Rakyat leaders to discuss whether to initiate a motion of no-confidence against the PM next week when Parliament resumes.

Editorial

New Straits Times described the anxieties of world markets over US financial crisis as irrational.

Utusan Malaysia urged Umno divisions to select a candidate for the party's top post.

Berita Harian suggested that Umno members should end discussions on competing for party positions.

Malaysia Nanban highlighted that part-time employees are now covered by Socso and EPF contributions.

Tamil Nesan noted that drivers' unchanged attitude contributed to the rise in the number of road accidents and fatalities.

China Press called on its readers to be prepared for the economic depression and be cautious not to be involved in risky speculative financial activities.

Nanyang Siang Pau claimed that there will be stiff fight among Umno leaders in the coming party election.

Sin Chew Daily urged Asian countries to work together and set up mechanism in securing regional financial stability.