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 led with Malaysian Trade Union Congress (MTUC) vice-president A Balasubramaniam’s opposition to the move by the Human Resources Ministry to bring in 70,000 more Bangladeshi workers.

Star headlined views for and against the recruitment of the Bangladeshi workers.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia also focused on reactions to the decision to bring in Bangladeshi workers.

Berita Harian led with the King’s reminder all parties to stand united.

Chinese newspapers

Oriental Daily News reported that syndicates involved in human trafficking are taking advantage of low airfares to transport their victims.

China Press front-paged the impact of a gas tank explosion in Alor Setar, which causes one death.

Sin Chew Daily led with New Era College senate Yap Sin Tian’s assertion that he will not step down as head of Dong Zong.

Nanyang Siang Pau reported on the King’s call to Muslims to respect and protect the rights of non-Muslims.

Tamil newspapers

Malaysia Nanban and Makkal Osai headlined the King’s call for unity.

Tamil Nesan focused on MTUC’s objection to the decision to bring in Bangladeshi workers.

Editorial

New Straits Times claimed that banks are not sufficiently business-friendly in providing credit.

Berita Harian opined that unity is vital for the advancement of Malays and Islam.

Utusan Malaysia expressed hope that the mini-budget to be tabled today will be beneficial to Malaysians.

Sin Chew Daily said Malaysia’s political culture is similar that of Japan, with some political leaders being overly focused on positions and power.

Nanyang Siang Pau urged the government not to use the Employees Provident Fund to bail out the country during the economic crisis, as it would affect the interests of contributors.

China Press told the government to review mistakes and carry out reforms to regain the trust of the people.

Malaysia Nanban highlighted the issue of teaching Mathematics and Science in English.

Makkal Osai commented on the mini-budget to be tabled today.