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title: "Malta Development Association Co-opts Four New Council Members"
date: 2026-06-13T08:01:35.322+00:00
updated: 2026-06-13T08:01:35.322+00:00
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# Malta Development Association Co-opts Four New Council Members

## In brief

- The Malta Development Association (MDA) has appointed four new members to its council.
- Rhys Buttigieg, Darren Ciantar, Erskine Vella, and Matthew Zammit were unanimously co-opted.
- These appointments follow previous resignations from the council in March.

The Malta Development Association (MDA) has announced the co-option of four new members to its council. This decision was made unanimously, bringing new individuals into the association's leadership.

The new members joining the MDA council are Rhys Buttigieg, Darren Ciantar, Erskine Vella, and Matthew Zammit.

Their appointment comes after a period of change within the association, following several resignations from the council that occurred in March.

The MDA represents the interests of property developers in Malta, playing a role in discussions and policies related to the construction and real estate sectors. The co-option of these new members is expected to contribute to the association's ongoing work and objectives.

The new council members will now participate in the MDA's activities, including policy discussions and engagement with stakeholders in the development industry.

## The Spin Room

**Low media divide.** All outlets reported this development consistently without notable framing differences.

## Sources (2)

- [Times of Malta](https://timesofmalta.com/article/malta-development-association-coopts-four-new-members-council.1129854)
- [MaltaToday](https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/142509/mda_appoints_four_new_council_members_after_march_resignations)

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