Malta was represented at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2005 with the song "Make It Right!", written by Thea Saliba performed by Thea and Friends. The Maltese participating broadcaster, Public Broadcasting Services (PBS), selected its entry for the contest through Junior Song for Europe 2005.

Before Junior Eurovision The Public Broadcasting Services (PBS) opened the submission window for Junior Song for Europe 2005 on 13 July 2005. The submission window deadline was originally 3 August 2005 but was extended to 16 August 2005. By the submission window deadline, a record 146 entries were received.

The first phase took place on 26 and 27 August 2005, with the entries being judged by a panel of jury. From the first phase, 60 entries were selected to the second phase.

The second phase took place on 3 September 2005 at the Golden Tulip Vivaldi Hotel, St. Julian's. The entries were performed live in the afternoon and judged by a different panel of jury. From the phase, sixteen finalists were chosen, which were revealed on 5 September 2005.

The final took place on 24 September 2005 at 20:40 CEST in the Sir Temi Zammit Hall in University of Malta and was broadcast on TVM. The results were decided by jury and televoting. Guest performers included Young Talent Team with "Bikja Ohra 179".

+Final – 24 September 2005 Artist Song Songwriter(s) Points Place 1 Ryan Abela "My Wish" 51132Jeanise Bonnici"My Secret Friend" 50143Thea and Friends"Make It Right!" 12814Kristina Camilleri Burlo'"The World as One" 67115Raisa Piscopo"Nature Powers" 10756Sophie and Damian"Kids Rule" 11727Louanne Carauna"Rock 'n' Roll Girl" 54128Brooke Borg"Forever Love" 10369Vanessa Ann Gatt"The Real Me" 461510Domenique Azzopardi"It's Time to Party" 114311Kylie Coleiro"Creatures of God" 91712Christabelle Borg"Going Wild" 110413Klinsmann Coleiro"Time Is Running Out" 78914Deborah Cassar"Closer" 691015Francesca Zarb"Lucky Star" 461516She 2s"Got 2b 2's" 838

At Junior Eurovision At the running order draw, Malta were drawn to perform thirteenth on 26 November 2005, following Belgium and preceding Norway.

Voting

+ Points awarded to Malta Score Country 12 points 10 points 8 points 7 points 6 points 5 points 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point

+ Points awarded by Malta Score Country 12 points 10 points 8 points 7 points 6 points 5 points 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point

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