On the other hand, if such policy is in place, or if the Authority, like the Akkademja tal-Malti, were to provide guidelines, there is no reason why licensed broadcasters should not obey and follow. Lack of stringing together, cohesion, rhythm and clarity in order to provide unity within the text. Bad use of idioms and literal translation of foreign idioms. Literal translation of foreign sentences, structures and reports. Lack of effort or scruples to ensure that in certain sectors such as sports, information, fashion and others, a means is found whereby broadcasters are still understood without contravening the rules of the Maltese language.
Numbers read in English instead of in Maltese.
Choice of an English form in Maltese words which are derived from Italian. Choice of words of Romantic origin and putting aside words of Semitic origin. Bad orthography including when non-Maltese fonts are used. Wrong pronunciation and intonation. The Broadcasting Authority, through its Advisory Committee on Quality and Ethics in Broadcasting, prepared this document which should serve as a basis in order to stimulate a wider discussion in Malta on the use of the Maltese language in broadcasting.