Unveiling ‘Peppa Pig Bil-Malti’

May 6 2024

Get ready to oink and giggle, because everyone’s favourite little piggy is soon to grace Maltese TV screens!

‘At Media Exclusive, we are thrilled to introduce another captivating addition to our franchise programming lineup: the internationally acclaimed children’s animated series, Peppa Pig.’

The beloved animated series, adored by children globally, is set to make its debut in Maltese homes, promising laughter, learning, and endless fun for little ones across the island.

In collaboration with Ċentru tal-Ilsien Malti, Peppa Pig will be fully translated into Maltese, ensuring that Maltese youngsters can enjoy a delightful viewing experience while becoming more familiar with the Maltese language.

Ben Camille, Co-founder and Director of Media Exclusive, expressed his personal attachment to this project due to his love for children. He stressed the significance of promoting the Maltese language by providing children with enjoyable and entertaining avenues for learning it and Peppa Pig bil-Malti aims to do that.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Ben Camille (@ben.camille)

Rachel Cachia, one of Media Exclusive’s Executive Producers and Director, mentioned that scripts are currently being translated from English to Maltese. She emphasised the need for using the right Maltese words, along with modern terms, so that children can understand and connect with the language they hear from adults.

Norma Saliba, the Executive Head of Ċentru tal-Ilsien Malti, said that children need more audiovisual resources in Maltese to be able to understand, speak, read and write in Maltese. She emphasized that the Centre, as a promoter of Maltese, is committed to support projects like Peppa Pig in Maltese so that children enjoy learning the Maltese language.

Here is the launch video for ‘Peppa Pig Bil-Malti’ that was held at Spazju Kreattiv with the participation of children from the 31st Mosta Girl Guides and Fgura Scout Group. The video also provides additional details about this project.

#MaltaDaily

Lionel Messi Breaks Another Record With Inter Miami

May 6 2024

Argentinian global star Lionel Messi has broken yet another record with Inter Miami, this time becoming the first player to register 5 assists in one single game in the MLS.

To add the cherry on the cake, Messi also managed to score a goal along with his five assists meaning that he contributed to every goal scored in Miami’s resounding, 6-2 win over New York Red Bulls.

This season, Messi coupled with former Barcelona teammates Luis Suarez, Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets, has dominated American soccer currently leading the eastern conference table with 24 points.

The game not only highlighted Messi’s brilliance but also the goal scoring prowess of Luis Suarez who managed to bag his first ever hattrick with Miami since joining last summer.

Inter Miami, owned by superstar David Beckham, with the help of Lionel Messi will hope to win their first ever MLS this season.

#MaltaDaily

Heavy Traffic As Car Overturns In Marsa-Ħamrun Bypass

Heavy Traffic As Car Overturns In Mrieħel Bypass

May 6 2024

Footage sent to this newsroom shows a car having overturned in the Mrieħel bypass area, with heavy traffic in the area reported to the accident.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Malta Daily (@maltadaily.mt)

A car can be seen on its side, but it is as of yet unknown whether anyone was injured in the accident.

Police and ambulances are on site addressing the situation.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Malta Daily (@maltadaily.mt)

#MaltaDaily

Malta Rugby National Team Beat Cyprus In Dominant Fashion

May 6 2024

The Maltese national rugby team have come out victorious yet again against fellow Mediterranean island Cyprus, this time in dominant fashion beating the Cypriots 24-14 away from home.

This means that the Maltese team have managed to secure their second win in this season’s edition of the Rugby Europe Conference Championship, their first win coming against Cyprus at the Tony Bezzina Football Stadium all the way back in November 2023.

Malta make up of pool D of the Rugby Europe Conference Championship and as of right now with two wins against Cyprus the Maltese are sitting in first place with 8 points. Malta will now be looking forward to taking on Israel, who are the only other country in Pool D.

Maltese star winger Mark Robertson posted stated on his Facebook what a great week it was with the Malta Rugby team and thanked everyone for their kind messages along with posting some pictures of the big win.

In contrast to last time out which was a tight affair, Keith Hopkin’s team took control of the game immediately not giving Cyprus any breathing space.

#MaltaDaily