Here are tonight's top stories.

Debt under control

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim defends the government's borrowing plan — saying loans go to development, not daily operations.

EPF payout change

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The government is mulling a shift from lump-sum Employees Provident Fund withdrawals to monthly pension-style payments, as part of efforts to protect retirement savings.

Zayn case verdict

The Sessions Court will deliver its decision on Oct 31 in the child neglect case of Zayn Rayyan's mother. The defence closed its case today after its final witness took the stand.

Police bribe arrest

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission arrests a policeman accused of taking RM3,500 from a foreigner to speed up a quarrel probe. He's the tenth officer in Pahang arrested in bribery cases this week.

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