Prime Minister Joseph Muscat has promised that he will make sure that law and order is respected in all Maltese localities. He admitted that the situation in certain areas is not satisfactory.

Speaking in a political activity in Santa Lucija, Muscat said that he cannot speak much about what happened last Monday, when the AFM and police force raided and arrested ten individuals. He said that recent history shows that those who occupy a constitutional role should refrain from commenting on such events.

"Our armed forces have been criticized a lot. They have now presented their answer," he added.

Muscat said that from a situation where the public was sceptical that such a case can be solved, he is proud that the Maltese institutions, with international help, have managed to lead to such arrests. He attributed such success to the increase in budget on the armed forces. A 22% increase in the budget for the police force, compared to the 10% which was increased in the previous administration, among others.

The Prime Minister said that the Labour Party is now synonymous with work and told those present that this was not always the case. "They always used to say that the PN created the wealth and the Labour Party knows how to distribute it. Now, things changed. We are creating and distributing wealth."

"The Opposition was spreading the idea that we'll experience an exodus after the general election. Statistics now show that this is not true," he said.

"We are the movement of social justice. From pensioners to persons with disability. I will keep my promise to increase the pension next year as well. We have made sure that the surplus in our economy is enjoyed by all." Muscat said that the government has never spent this much money on health and education. He said that the health services have become much better and those patients who needed to go abroad, can now be treated in Malta.

He referred to the media bill being discussed in parliament and said that this law shows the government's democratic credentials. Prime Minister Muscat said, however, that the government now needs to address issues related to law and order. He said that the Maltese people have the right to expect that the public peace is observed always. "In certain localities, the situation is unsatisfactory. This is why the Minister for Internal Affairs has this week announced that the Marsa police station will be reopened."

He also referred to the driving situation in Malta, saying that on some occasions, driving in Malta has worsened. "The idea that you can do whatever you like has to stop."

Muscat then referred to the Vote 16, and announcements he made following a visit at the Giovanni Curmi Higher Secondary.

The Labour Party is today holding a fund raising marathon and Muscat concluded his speech by calling on the public to donate. He said that unlike what some might assume, the Labour Party never faced a period of financial difficulty and thanked former PL leaders for providing the structured necessary.