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 front-paged Perak Regent Raja Nazrin Shah's warning not to fall prey to modern day tribalism. He also called for the rejection of all forms of radicalism and extremism while acknowledging the contributions of Malaysia's different communities.

The Star headlined the Penang government's Catch 22 scenario that could result in George Town losing its Unesco World Heritage site status or face legal suits by developers. This was due to construction of four high rise hotels that would be built within the heritage core and buffer zones that would violate the World Heritage Committee guidelines.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia also led with Raja Nazrin's speech.

Berita Harian reported that Umno disciplinary board has begun investigations into allegations of deputy and vice-president nominees being involved in corruption and power abuse.

Tamil newspapers

Malaysia Nanban led with a LTTE attack that resulted in 200 dead and 300 injured in Sri Lanka.

Tamil Nesan headlined MIC Youth's complaint against Malaysia Nanban for publishing advertisements that were allegedly insulting Malaysian Hindus.

Makkal Osai headlined MIC president S Samy Vellu's six meetings with Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi in his attempts to free the five Hindraf leaders who are currently detained under the ISA at Kamunting detention centre.

Editorial

New Straits Times highlighted the issue of timing over the Wanita Umno power transition plan and suggested that March 2009 would be a good time to implement the plan.

Utusan Malaysia urged Wanita Umno to be mature enough to resolve their internal problems.

Berita Harian commented that the Plus highway 10 percent rebates did not aid road users much.

Malaysia Nanban commented that the price reduction in energy sources does not ensure price reduction in food.

Makkal Osai highlighted the importance of taxi meters.