Malaysiakini compares the key news and views in major newspapers. What is today's agenda?

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English newspapers

Star and New Straits Times gave prominence to impending by-elections for the Bukit Gantang parliamentary seat in Perak and the Bukit Selambau state seat in Kedah.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia reported that the public wants action to be taken immediately against DAP national chairperson Karpal Singh for alleged treason.

Berita Harian

headlined the two by-elections.

Chinese newspapers

China Press, Sin Chew Daily, Nanyang Siang Pau and Oriental Daily News all headlined the by-elections.

Editorial

New Straits Times commented on brush fires and floods in Australia, saying that ‘climate change’ is also necessary in the Perak political situation.

Utusan Malaysia said Karpal’s statement on party-hopping has shown that Pakatan Rakyat is not as united as it claims to be.

Berita Harian

urged that action be taken on Karpal Singh for ‘insulting’ the Perak sultan.

Sin Chew Daily commented on the United States’ promise for change in international relations.

Nanyang Siang Pau lauded Karpal’s spirit and his efforts to see that there is fairness to the people.

China Press urged the public to remain calm ahead of the new by-elections.