Some might feel a ticklish sensation just listening to its name being uttered. Leech – fear not this tiny, blood-sucking creature as it is actually very beneficial to human. Now, leeches are commercially-bred and the profit generating from this business is satisfying as the demand for this blood sucking worm increases with time. Basically, leech is used in health treatment. The leech is combined with coconut milk to produce a type of oil that can be used to repair damaged tissues and strengthened the muscle.

For a local of Kampung Parit Haji Talib, the number of leeches bred by him is 4,000. Started his leech farm in January 2008, he has generated a lucrative profit from it. For him, it is easy to manage this business as it needs minimum supervision.