In the Press: Tobruk rejects UN-backed unity government

The Times of Malta

Tobruk lawmakers rejected a UN-backed unity government, after 89 of its 104 members voted against it. Foreign minister George Vella expressed concern, saying that prolonging the period of instability gave militant groups like IS room to grow. 

In-Nazzjon

The Auditor General's report proves the importance of having autonomous institutions in the fight against corruption, PN leader Simon Busuttil said yesterday. The present government is the most corrupt the country has ever seen, he said. 

L-Orizzont

The MCESD, the employers' association and the Chamber of Commerce have reached an agreement to ensure that a quota for employees with disability is enforced. 

The Malta Independent

Former parliamentary secretary Michael Falzon's customer care liaison officer Clint Scerri will not be called to testify in the court case against developer Marco Gaffarena. This despite Scerri having been present for meetings between the lands department and Gaffarena.