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 and the Star front-paged Sheikh Muszaphar's launch into the space tonight.

New Straits Times reported Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Jamaluddin Jarjis' proposal that Sheikh Muszaphar continue his training with the Russian Space Agency.

The Star reported that Sheik Muszaphar will study the effects of microgravity and space radiation on cells and microbes, as well as experiments with proteins for a potential HIV vaccine.

Malay newspapers

Berita Harian and Utusan Malaysia also headlined the launch of Russian spacecraft.

Additionally, Berita Harian reported that PLUS has released a 'balik kampung' roster for Hari Raya which aimed to assist the highway users.

Utusan Malaysia reported that double transplant patient Tee Hui Yee has penned a thank you note for everyone for their well wishes and concerns.

Chinese newspapers

Sin Chew Daily and Nanyang Siang Pau highlighted the 10-year income tax exemption provided to local and foreign companies in Iskandar Development Region.

Oriental Daily reported that Bursa Malaysia would hold an online investment game to attract young investors.

Tamil newspapers

Makkal Osai reported that Maika Holdings shareholders have filed a legal suit against the company for not respecting their rights.

Tamil Nesan highlighted Education Ministry Parliamentary Secretary G Komala Devi's assurance that no Tamil schools will be closed down in Kedah.

Editorial

New Straits Times felt that Education Ministry's circular to ban workbooks is a futile effort as the ban has been in effect since Feb 2003 without any success.

Utusan Malaysia was of the view that Sheikh Muszaphar's launch into the space tonight would boost the public's confidence in the country's administration.

Makkal Osai and Tamil Nesan conveyed its best wishes to Sheik Muszaphar and prayed for his well being throughout his journey.

Sin Chew Daily said Chinese President Hu Jintao should reform the country's political system following the high development of economy.

Nanyang Siang Pau welcome the government's move to amend the organs donation regulation.