‘RM200 subsidy falls short of expenses’

Not quite enough: Muhamad (left) with his worker Muhamad Hadi Abdul Ghani filling up the tank on a tractor on his farm in Mukim 6, Kampung Pertama, Permatang Pauh. — ZHAFARAN NASIB/The Star

GEORGE TOWN: While some have welcomed the diesel subsidy, many farmers say RM200 does not help them with their monthly expenditure.

Padi farmer Muhammad Harun, 47, said subsidies are always welcomed but he could spend up to RM800 a day on diesel when it is time to work the padi fields.