In the Press: Missing container identified, will return to Freeport | Patent law amendment will protect holders - PM

The Times of Malta

Auxiliary bishop Charles Scicluna expressed concern that the debate on decriminalization of drugs could benefit drug barons and said that the legislative review is being rushed into. While parliament's expert on the matter says that decriminalization is inevitable, Mgr Scicluna said that removing the deterrent of punishment would mean more youngsters would be tempted to try drugs.

In-Nazzjon

After breaking the story yesterday, this newspaper reports that the container that left the Freeport unauthorized was identified and will be returning to Malta. Disciplinary action is being taken against two Freeport officials in connection with the incident.

L-Orizzont

Patent law is set to be amended in an effort to encourage competitiveness and safeguard the rights of companies. PM Joseph Muscat announced this development at the inauguration of the new Actavis premises in Bulebel. The PM also said that the legal protection of employees in the generic pharmaceutical industry would be implemented.

The Malta Independent

PN MP Albert Fenech has filed a second judicial protest regarding the terms of his employment, which saw him working only part-time despite a contract stating he could work until the age of 65. Fenech blamed the nation's poor public health on the same politics that he says are detrimental to his patients and students.