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

The Star reported on the Health Ministry's decision to declare a war on dengue epidemic.

New Straits Times headlined on the global economic crisis which can result in high unemployment figures.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia led with pleads from Egypt and Saudi Arabia to restore peace in Gaza.

Berita Harian headlined that hundreds of victims were trapped under a collapsed building in Gaza.

Chinese newspapers

Oriental Daily reported the Umno was losing its charms following its poor performances in the March general election as well as at the Kuala Terengganu by-election last Saturday.

Sin Chew Daily headlined the alarming rise of dengue fever cases.

Tamil newspapers

Makkal Osai and Malaysia Nanban both headlined that MIC president aspirant M Muthupalaniappan would be facing charges by the MIC central executive committee today.

Tamil Nesan led with a new health plan for those who failed to obtain Socso assistance previously.

Editorial

New Straits Times commented that it was vital for national railways company KTMB to address its complex logistics issue, increase efficiency and improve services.

Nanyang Siang Pau said that to reduce the accident rate on the road, the government should "re-educate" drivers.

Sin Chew Daily said that Obama's inauguration should be a guide for Malaysia's government.

Oriental Daily remarked that fighting against the dengue outbreak should be a long term measure.

Tamil Nesan commented that BN learnt many lessons through it defeat in KT by-election.

Makkal Osai questioned whether Indians should clinch like leaches on the government to obtain business opportunities.

Malaysia Nanban commented on direct financial aid for the development of Chinese schools.

Utusan Malaysia said Israel should be brought to the International Criminal Court (ICC) for its aggression on Palestinians.