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

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English newspapers

New Straits Times led with a story on thousands of employees losing out on Socso aid as a result of ignorant doctors.

The Star led with the Sultan of Selangor's unhappiness with the invasion of Bukit Lanjan assemblyperson Elizabeth Wong's privacy.

Malay newspapers

Berita Harian reported that the Sultan of Selangor has left it to the state MB Khalid Ibrahim to decide on whether to accept embattled Elizabeth Wong's resignation.

Utusan Melayu led with the report that the complaints against DAP chairperson Karpal Singh for questioning the Sultan of Perak will be forwarded to the Attorney-General for further action.

Chinese newspapers

Sin Chew Jit Poh 's main story was on MCA president Ong Tee Keat's declaration that he was not afraid of being hindered from making reforms within the party.

Both Oriental Daily and China Press led with reports that the Sultan of Selangor will not interfere in Elizabeth Wong's decision to stay or quit as assemblyperson for Bukit Lanjan.

Tamil newspapers

Tamil Nesan led with a claim by a Pakatan Rakyat state representative from Perak that he was offered money to defect.

The daily also had MIC Youth wing's advisor S Vell Paari critising Gerakan for asking MIC chief Samy Vellu to step down.

Makkal Osai led with Sultan Selangor telling MB Khalid to decide on Elizabeth's future as a state assemblyperson.

It also reported that about 1,000 Sri Lankan soldiers were killed in a fierce battle with the LTTE.

Malaysia Nanban reported on three separate incidents in the Klang Valley where three school students have been assaulted by fellow students or a teacher.

Editorial

The New Straits Times urged MCA president Ong Tee Keat and his deputy Chua Soi Lek to amend their ties and work together to strengthen party unity.

Berita Harian expressed hope that only candidates of calibre will be elected in the upcoming Umno general assembly.

Utusan Melayu noted that there were many ways to help the poor in times of financial crisis apart from supplying them with "ehsan" (goodwill) subsidies.

Malaysia Nanban urged the international community to pressure the Sri Lankan government to stop its war against the Tamil civilians in the island.

Makkal Osai commented on the newly established Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission, expressing hope that it could combat corruption effectively in the country.

Tamil Nesan said the new stimulus package to boost the economy - to be announced on March 10 - should take into consideration all layers of society to help them overcome the crisis.