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The Malta Independent's front page for August 9, 2026, features a mix of domestic political news, health-related stories, and crime reporting. Top stories include political commentary on the Nationalist Party's proposals, an exposé on an underground weight-loss jab trade, and a call to include CPR…
Nationalist Party MP Michael Piccinino stated that the PN cannot expect automatic belief from small business owners regarding its proposals, suggesting a need for more persuasive arguments.
An investigation reveals a growing underground trade in Malta for an unapproved weight-loss jab called Retatrutide, which is gaining popularity through social media platforms like TikTok.
The Malta Resuscitation Council is advocating for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to become a compulsory part of the national school curriculum to improve survival rates from cardiac arrest.
Prime Minister Abela announced that a reform of Malta's Family Court, aimed at reducing delays and prioritizing children, will be implemented starting October 1.
During the trial of businessman Yorgen Fenech for the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia, key witness Melvin Theuma testified that Fenech harbored intent to kill even after the victim's death.
The Nationalist Party stated that testimonies in the Yorgen Fenech trial have raised serious questions about activities at Castille during Joseph Muscat's premiership.
