The following are the top stories in Malta's newspapers on Wednesday.

Times of Malta reveals that a civil servant who had a central role in the Gaffarena property scandal that led to the resignation of a parliamentary secretary has been given an executive position at the Lands Authority. 

The newspaper also reports that the number of companies with more than 10 employees that recruited more workers dropped by 18 per cent in 2017.

The Malta Independent says cost-cutting and revenue generation remain on Air Malta's agenda. It also reports that a magistrate who is investigating the leaking of FIAU documents about Adrian Delia has summoned police officers. 

MaltaToday leads with Tuesday's parliamentary approval of the nomination of George Vella to become Malta's next president. Like the other newspapers, its front page also features a yacht which caught fire in Grand Harbour. 

In-Nazzjon says that another damning report about the Maltese government is expected to be published on Wednesday

l-orizzont says Malta has marked World Autism Day. A new centre to help children with the condition is being set up. 

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