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UPDATED 11.45AM | ‘I want to prove not all politicians are arrogant crooks out to abuse people.’

It's a matter of getting the right procedures in place.

‘No need to wait for perfect time to implement best system.’

Ex-PM warns that price shocks across supply chain are inevitable.

This ensures that subsidies do not end up in the wrong hands.

UPDATED 3.43PM | Wee also says RM200 cash aid is insufficient.

It’s unpopular measure, but we have no choice, says Anwar.

UPDATED 11.50AM | Takiyuddin hopes target groups fully covered under exemption measures.

UPDATED 7.11PM | Each individual to receive RM200 regardless of how many diesel vehicles they own.

Ministry will present recommendations to Appeals Committee.

‘Current criteria will leave out many farmers, small-scale growers.’

UPDATED 5.08PM | 'If you give a date... you will see a spike in smuggling.'

RM200 will be disbursed through their bank accounts.

This can increase the quality of various important services, says minister.

'They will simply find a way to survive and hopefully thrive.'

UPDATED 6.36PM | Minister says it aims to cover gaps in the central database.

Subsidy implementation actual date has yet to be decided, says minister.

Govt should spread awareness to the public on this, says expert.

It is to prevent 'shock' to consumers, businesses, ACCCIM says.

UPDATED 2.53PM | Group says this will increase costs, which are then passed to consumers.

UPDATED 10.31PM | Eligible recipients of Budi subsidy to receive RM200 monthly.

Targeted subsidies will lead to fairer outcomes for all Malaysians.

UPDATED 3.11PM | Opposition leader trying to divert attention on subsidy rationalisation, says Anwar.

The targeted subsidies will only affect the wealthy, says Anwar.