Okay, first, congratulations on the new puppy, and on having done research on the breed before you got him.

Now, forget everything you learned about the breed. For better or for worse, every puppy is an individual, and while they may be exceptions rather than the rule, there ARE dominant Maltese, just as there are passive Dobermans, etc.

YOU are the big dog! Take him out after he eats, and stay outside until he "does his business" then praise like crazy!

HIDE all the shoes, take away anything he might chew on other than toys.

I'll let others offer more advice, but there's a start!