Speaking to Labour supporters in Valletta, Prime Minister said that pensioners can expect another rise come October.
He recounted some of the innovative measures the Labour government had introduced which included the use of IVF to enable couples to have children.
Robert Abela highlighted the improvements in benefits for carers, the help for first time buyers with a grant of ten thousand euros and grants to parents whose children continue their studies.
The Prime Minister said that Malta was achieving an economic growth rate six times that of the European Union and the country could look forward to the future filled with optimism.