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View policy as a holistic process.

Govt needs to refine and strengthen mechanism, says minister.

Govt is finetuning the mechanism, says Amir Hamzah.

Opposition leader cites lack of details, 'announce first, think later' attitude.

The Madani government will be severely tested on this.

Diesel will be the first to be floated to market rate.

Traditional family support diminishing as life expectancy rises.

Minister says money can be better channelled to social assistance if programme successful.

Economic effect of subsidy removal could easily eclipse any projected govt savings.

Rafizi says his ministry is committed to addressing all questions.

Public told not to wait till the last minute to register.

Better if the amount was channeled to deserving families, minister says.

Purchase can be made from 5pm today, Loke says.

UPDATED 5.35PM | Klang Valley has highest number of localities where residents have yet to update data.

This is an improvement from last week, when most counters were closed.

UPDATED 7.18PM | Less than 20pct registered, only handful of counters opened in March.

PARLIAMENT | Willie points out pension adjustment won't solve country's financial issues.

Relook plan which Sheraton Move killed to avoid pitfalls of cash transfers.

Money can be used for other spending needs, Yeah says.

Anwar says the money will offset increased price of goods for B40, M40.

Six companies selected to participate in assessment.

'System needs to be refined to help this group better.'

Data hub will fine-tune eligibility for aid and subsidies.

Flights up to three days before festivals will be subsidised.