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 Umno president and Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi reaffirming that the transition plan between him and his deputy Najib Abdul Razak will take place as scheduled next March. He did not discount a cabinet reshuffle in tandem with the recent leadership change in MCA.

Star headlined the Anti-Corruption Agency's investigation into an allegedly illegal contract extension of an ex-deputy vice-chancellor.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia and Berita Harian also led with Abdullah's confirmation that Umno party elections will be held next March.

Tamil newspapers

Malaysia Nanban led with Home Minister Syed Hamid Albar justifying the use of the Internal Security Act against Hindraf.

Tamil Nesan headlined the arrest of Waythamoorthy's wife and 10 other supporters when they went to the Prime Minister's Department to hand over a memorandum requesting the release of the Hindraf 5, currently detained under the Internal Security Act

Makkal Osai reported on Najib's announcement of a special task force to overcome problems faced by more than 20,000 Indian Malaysians in obaining birth certificates and Mykad.

Chinese newspapers

Nanyang Siang Pau frontpaged the statement by the prime minister that Umno may bring forward party elections to December.

Sin Chew Daily also led with the premier's statement but highlighted his refusal to speculate on whether newly-elected MCA deputy president Dr Chua Soi Lek would be reappointed to the cabinet.

China Press led with Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim's admission that it is becoming increasingly difficult for the coalition to topple the BN-led government.

Oriental Daily News frontpaged the retrenchment trend in both the civil service and private sector.

Editorial

New Straits Times highlighted the renaming of hawker haven Jalan Alor to Jalan Kejora.

Berita Harian urged government departments to be prepared for floods.

Malaysia Nanban highlighted the problems faced by Malaysians working in Singapore in light of the republic's decision to lay off workers due to the economic crisis.

Tamil Nesan highlighted the joint effort between the National Registration Department and Immigration Department to overcome the issue of stateless people.

Makkal Osai also called for people to be prepared for floods in the wake of recent heavy rains.