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 The Star both focused on newly-elected United States 44 th President Barack Obama - the first black man to lead the world’s superpower.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia and Berita Harian also led with Obama’s win - bagging 349 electoral votes to beat his main opponent Republican John McCain.

Chinese newspapers

All the Chinese dailies led with the win of Barrack Obama.

Editorial

Nanyang Siang Pau commented the American election result indicates that leaders can be of any race, and can be an example for multicultural Malaysia.

China Press urged EPF members to think wisely before reducing their EPF contribution percentage.

Berita Harian commented that Obama should maintain close ties with Muslim countries to make the world a better place. He also has to play his role in fixing the global economic crisis.

New Straits Times approved the Deputy Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak’s ‘stimulus package’ because it puts money into what can stoke domestic consumption and investment.

Utusan Malaysia opined that Obama needs time to make his positive changes for the world.

Sin Chew Daily said Obama had his work cut for it as he needs to deal with all the baggage George W Bush is leaving in The White House.