Labour leader Joseph Muscat this evening promised to create jobs, "not numbers", as he pledged to be there for Actavis workers who were today told they may be made redundant.

Addressing a huge crowd in Hal Far he also paid tribute to his deputy leader Toni Abela and former deputy leader Anglu Farrugia as he spoke proudly about his party's positive campaign.

Dr Muscat said he was full of energy to lead the country for at least the next five up years but urged supporters to keep convincing people till the last minute.

"The chance we have on March 9 will not come again next week, next month or even in the next five years," he said.

Dr Muscat boasted about the "glorious" episodes in his party's past when it fought for workers rights and freedom of expression in the 1960s while granting the vote to women and 18-year-olds.

However, he admitted that his party also had made mistakes, fell divided and distanced itself from the people.

"We take responsibility for these mistakes. We paid for them for 25 whole years," he said to loud applause.

The party had now changed and was ready to change and unite the country, bringing an end to partisan politics.

He said the country was ready to "lead in Europe" fearlessly on civil rights and other aspects.

"There's no point talking about change if one does not vote for it," he said, claiming that he will help make Malta the best in Europe.

He said Labour was the only party with a plan for energy. The people should vote with their hearts and their minds for this plan, to respond to others who voted with their hearts to raise electricity bills.

He appealed for his supporters not to give in to provocation and said no one who does would find shelter in this movement.

"This is a serene movement that wants to unite and not divide."

Earlier, deputy leader Louis Grech praised Labour's "positive, hopeful and dynamic" campaign.

Coughing at several parts in his speech but applauded each time, he said a change in direction meant progressive civil rights, a healthy economy, more private sector involvement, and proper scrutiny of politicians and accountability.

"We want citizens to be at the centre of politics," he said, calling for an end to arrogance and bureaucracy.

The meeting began with a recorded message from French President Francois Hollande calling for Dr Muscat to be elected.