These are the leading stories in today's local newspapers.
The Times of Malta leads with news that the PN's executive committee must approve any coalition between the party and Marlene Farrugia's PD before it can be formalised.
The Malta Independent reports that Robert Abela, the son of President Emeritus George Abela, was given €32,000 in direct orders from the Tourism Ministry over the past three years.
Malta Today reports that both Labour and the PN urged Malta Developers Association president Sandro Chetcuti to contest the general election on their ticket.
L-Orizzont writes that PN backbencher Toni Bezzina is unhappy about the PN's proposed coalition deal, with PD leader Marlene Farrugia likely to compete for votes with him on the fifth electoral district.