Biting into Budget 2017 after Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak tabled it last week, Parti Amanah Negara (Amanah) dismissed the Supply Bill as mere "muruku" or finger food that taste good at the outset but will do nothing to address the nation's hunger for fiscal stability and reforms.

Amanah strategic director Dzulkefly Ahmad admitted that the "sweeteners" slipped in by Najib into the budget like higher BR1M payouts and other goodies created a whole lot of good feelings for the short term.

"But how long can one be sated by what feels and tastes good? Only as long as there is something to munch on while waiting for more substantial food. Like guests given 'muruku' whilst visiting a friend's house during Deepavali."