TANAH MERAH, Dec 25 — Looking for rice locusts, scientifically known as chortophaga viridifasciata , has become a source of supplementary income for a grass cutter supporting his family in Kampung Rambai, Tok Chedol here. Muhammad Rozali Zulkifli, 37, said he started selling the small insects nearly a decade ago as a side income while working as a grass cutter in the village. “At first, I sold these locusts in small quantities, not expecting them to gain such popularity and high demand,” he said. Rozali explained that he hunts for the rice locusts at night in the paddy fields near his home, typically catching about one kilogramme of the insects each night to sell to his customers. The father of three said he uses a net to capture the rice locusts that gather on the grass and in the paddy fields. Muhammad Rozali said he normally leaves his house from 8pm to midnight daily to catch the grasshoppers, with the rainy season being particularly fruitful for his efforts. “The locusts are soaked first and then lightly fried until they turn reddish before being sold,” he said. Together with his wife, Nor Wan Zianal Atikah Aziz, 27, Rozali utilises internet technology to promote their grasshopper products on Facebook, boosting their sales. “Alhamdulillah, I earn between RM500 and RM700 a month, which helps supplement my family’s daily expenses,” he said. Rozali said he sells the rice locusts at RM10 per 100 grams and has customers in Selangor, Perlis, and Penang. — BernamaThe Minnesota Twins acquired infielder Mickey Gasper from the Red Sox on Tuesday, sending left-hander Jovani Moran to Boston. Gasper, 29, made his major league debut in 2024 with the Red Sox, going hitless with four walks and one run in 18 at-bats over 13 games. The switch-hitter spent most of the 2024 season at Double-A Portland and Triple-A Worcester, hitting a combined .328 with 27 doubles, 12 home runs and 58 RBIs in 92 games. The Red Sox selected him from the New York Yankees in the 2023 Rule 5 Draft. A 27th-round pick of the Yankees in the 2018 draft, Gasper has played four positions in the minors -- first base, second base, third base and catcher -- along with serving as designated hitter. In 407 minor league games with the Yankees and Red Sox farm systems, he has hit .275 with 48 home runs and 207 RBIs. Moran, 27, underwent Tommy John surgery after the 2023 season and didn't pitch in 2024. In 79 relief appearances with the Twins from 2021-23, Minnesota's seventh-round pick in the 2015 draft is 2-3 with one save along with a 4.15 ERA, 52 walks, 112 strikeouts and a 1.33 WHIP in 91 innings. --Field Level MediaEdmunds: Five dream-worthy vehicles you wish you got for the holidayshow to recharge in phlboss 。

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