Most newspapers continue to headline the legal turmoil due to political uncertainties in Perak. Other issues include the setting up of sixth form colleges and flood mitigation solutions to end flash floods woes.

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 the developments in Perak and the three by – elections that would be held on April 7 respectively.

Star led with the three by-elections that would be held on April 7.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia led with the proposal of the National Parent – Teacher Association’s proposal to end 'senior – junior system' in boarding schools as it contributed to the problem of gangsterism in schools.

Berita Harian led with MACC legal and prosecution division director Abdul Razak Musa’s statement that Perak legislative assembly speaker V Sivakumar does not have immunity, hence he can be investigated for abuse of power.

Tamil newspapers

Malaysia Nanban reported that eight suspects including the wife of the deceased victim have been detained in connection with an investigation into the murder of S Sivananthan, a contractor, in Klang.

Tamil Nesan reported that Pakatan Rakyat would challenge the restraining order against Perak legislative assembly speaker V Sivakumar in court.

Makkal Osai led with Home Minister Syed Hamid Albar stating that the Perak state legislative assembly sitting under a tree is a disgrace.

Editorial

New Straits Times opined that the setting up of separate sixth form colleges by the Education Ministry as doing the wrong thing for the right reason.

Berita Harian raised several issues about the Education Ministry’s plan to set up colleges for sixth formers.

Utusan Malaysia stated flood mitigation solutions must end the problem of flash floods in Kuala Lumpur.

Malaysia Nanban urged all parties to solve the political uncertainties in Perak.

Makkal Osai highlighted that Rela would be vested with more powers through Parliament legislation.