These are the stories which made it to the front pages of Wednesday's newspapers:

The Times of Malta reports that there are hundreds of South East Asians seeking permits to work on the island. It also says that the Speaker of the House was unable to verify the declarations made by Opposition leader Adrian Delia with regards to his banking position.

The Malta Independent also leads with a story linked to the ministerial declarations of assets, noting that property-rich Gozo Minister Anton Refalo has also not declared any savings or current account. It also reports that the architect behind a bid to build a racetrack in Ħal-Far wants to ensure that the site is not earmarked for industrial use before he gets a chance to finalise his project.

In-Nazzjon picks up on the electoral campaign and its main story warns that a vote for 'Socialist' MEPs would be a vote against the island's interests. It also says that the European Commission report on Malta was a "slap in the face".

Malta Today quotes Environment Minister Jose Herrera pledging that no land reclamation zones would be used to build skyscrapers and hotels. It also says that a plot originally earmarked for an extension to the Freeport would be used for woodland and a picnic araea.

More soon.

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