In the Press: Mallia asked to resign, new Police Commissioner appointed

The headlines today are dominated by Prime Minister Joseph Muscat's request for the resignation of minister Manuel Mallia, after an inquiry concluded that while Mallia was not direclty involved in the cover-up of the shooting incident, he did nothing to correct an erroneous statement.

Muscat also appointed head of Malta Security Service Michael Cassar as the new Police Commissioner, while MSS deputy head Joseph Bugeja has been appointed acting head of the MSS.

The Times of Malta

A Eurogroup meeting of finance ministers yesterday agreed with the Commission's prediction that Malta would, in 2015, deviate from the adjustment path that aims to bring the deficit in line with growth and stability. 

In-Nazzjon

Leader of the Opposition Simon Busuttil said that PM Joseph Muscat continues to lose his moral authority in the wake of his request for Mallia's resignation instead of sacking him outright. 

L-Orizzont

A statement issued by the government yesterday announced that discussions between Enemalta and Shanghai Electric Power have been concluded and the agreement should be signed in the coming days. 

The Malta Independent

A Budget measure aimed at promoting a fair wage for employees 'will not be introduced overnight', according to finance minister Edward Scicluna. The move seeks to ensure equal pay for equal work in sectors such as nursing, security services and care work.