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Govt should provide assistance where there is a net gain.

PARLIAMENT | Amount doesn't involve core spending, Amir says.

Less than 1pct of Budi95 recipients logged usage over the prescribed amount, says minister.

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Amid concerns surrounding Iran war, Amir says M'sian economy has solid fundamentals.

It proves people have surplus income to invest for retirement savings, says Amir.

It involves a sum worth RM7.94b.

PARLIAMENT | Amir says govt's accounting system not something unusual.

Finance minister II tells Dewan Negara that the aid has a 99pct usage rate.

UPDATED 4PM | PARLIAMENT | It will now be presented to Dewan Negara.

PARLIAMENT | Syed Saddiq asks if Putrajaya can ensure no conflicts of interest.

PARLIAMENT | Amir urges MPs to look at agreement comprehensively, Gobind says opposition lack understanding.

This includes introducing affordable basic medical and health insurance - Amir.

Achievement reflects effectiveness of various govt initiatives, Amir says.

We don't want to grant extra quota if it's not genuinely used, says Amir Hamzah.

UPDATED 9.13PM | Blanket subsidy now makes M'sians not feel special, minister says.

UPDATED 7.41PM | It's money that we can use for other needs, Amir says.

It will also prevent multiple same-day transactions.

Second finance minister adds that 300-litre cap would cover most road users.

Finance minister's decision can now be challenged, says Amir.

Amir says administration working with petrol station operators to ensure workable system pre-rollout.

This is to ensure lower-income folk can buy homes.

By changing subsidy delivery, we can reduce fiscal burden - Amir.