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allows us to raise the bar, to be selective and even
refuse people in this approach. We want the program
to be seen as more than partying with money. It’s not
an investment. It’s your contribution for the well-being
of the society and improving infrastructure and social
welfare. It’s a commitment you are making and not
simply a business transaction.
HOW DO YOU SEE THE FUTURE OF THE
MALTESE PROGRAM?
We told our voters that if we were elected, we will
renew the quota of the Malta IIP and the people
elected us. We will renew and there will be no
intermittent period.
HOW IS THE MALTA PROGRAM
DIFFERENT COMPARED TO OTHERS?
We have a standard of exclusivity. We refuse about 30
percent of the applicants because our due diligence
is the best in the world. Unless agents do the due
diligence well, they should not advise people to go
towards this program.
WHAT ARE THE DONATIONS
OF THE PROGRAM USED FOR?
We haven’t spent a single cent from the donations yet
but have created a fund. We are examining the need
of the future and it’s done by a board of trustees. The
five-member board is appointed by the government
and have the security of serving 10 years. So far, there
are about a quarter billion in the fund.