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News@9: Today's top headlines - August 5, 2025 [WATCH]
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
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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