In the Press: Argument that led to shooting incident was recorded

Stories from today's national press

The Times of Malta

Through the ongoing inquiry into the shooting that occurred last week, it emerged that two women had filmed the argument which directly preceded minister Manuel Mallia's driver shooting at a car belonging to an unarmed civilian. A man allegedly approached the women asking to see the footage but they could not positively identify the individual in a line up. 

In-Nazzjon

This newspaper reports that employees at the Leisure Clothing Ltd factory were forced to exit the building to welcome back directors Bin Han and Liu Jia after they were released on bail. 

L-Orizzont

Island Buses Malta Ltd, who filed an injunction against the government, is receiving €30,000 per day in rent fees for the use of its vehicles. This, suggested lawyer Paul Lia, may be the reason the company is stalling for time with its legal proceedings. 

The Malta Independent

Minister Helena Dalli has denied that she has any commercial interest in PADA, a construction company owned by her husband Patrick. An earth mover bearing the PADA logo was seen on the property, a fact Dalli explained by saying that the vehicle had been out of order for years and abandoned on the property.