Cleanaholics Malaysia in the News — Press, Media & Research

Cleanaholics Malaysia in the News — independent media coverage of our hygiene science, mould remediation, biohazard treatment, and post-death hygiene science services. We are Malaysia's leading hygiene science and mould remediation specialist serving the Klang Valley.

📰 Press & Media Coverage

The Star — Nation Section

"Better to keep watch than regret later if something goes missing"

7 April 2025 · By Charles Ramendran

"Our staff are meticulously screened before they are brought on board. They are trained on how to communicate with the next of kin of the deceased and how to handle the recovery of cash or valuables. They are trained on how to sanitise, pack, document and report such finds before they are handed over to the next of kin. Our staff are attired in full biohazard gear because a site with decomposed human remains may harbour dangerous germs and pathogens that pose serious health risks."

— Aravind Velayutham, CEO, Cleanaholics Malaysia Sdn Bhd, quoted in The Star

The article addresses post-death and biohazard treatment services in Malaysia, the importance of hiring screened and trained operators, and the use of hospital-grade disinfection, fumigation, and industrial air purification standards Cleanaholics maintains.

Read the full article on The Star →

RojakDaily (Gempak Media)

"Clean Up After Death: This Malaysian Company Serves as a House Hygiene Technician For the Departed"

15 May 2024 · By Alicia Corbett

"We're expanding, but we currently have 18 employees and many mentors, such as doctors, nurses, and advisors. Each house is a case study for us, and we learn a lot from each session. We know that our work is not easy, but we take pride in it and strive to do our best."

— Aravind Velayutham & Vshalni Sangar, Co-founders of Cleanaholics Malaysia, in RojakDaily

The feature profiles the Cleanaholics founders and the company's specialised services including biohazard treatment, abandoned-home hygiene restoration and sanitising, post-renovation hygiene restoration, mould remediation treatment, and formaldehyde removal services — performed with deep steaming for mattresses and walls, hospital-grade anti-microbial coating, and solar panel hygiene restoration.

Read the full feature on RojakDaily →

🔬 University Research Collaboration

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) — Faculty of Science and Technology

Cleanaholics Sdn Bhd is in active research collaboration with the Faculty of Science and Technology at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), working alongside Dr. Jasper Elvin James on the project:

"Identification of Fungal Causative Agents in Mould-Infested Residential Buildings Within Peninsular Malaysia"

Project No.: ST-2025-053
Duration: September 2025 – August 2027

This university-level partnership ensures our mould remediation methods are grounded in the latest mycological science and validated through peer-reviewed academic research — making Cleanaholics the only mould remediation company in Malaysia with active university-validated fungal DNA testing capability.

📊 What This Means For Your Family

When you engage Cleanaholics Malaysia, you are not hiring a generic hygiene science vendor. You are engaging the only Malaysian hygiene science company that has been:

  • Quoted in The Star on biohazard treatment best practice (April 2025)
  • Profiled by RojakDaily / Gempak Media on specialised post-death and mould services (May 2024)
  • Engaged in active research collaboration with UKM on Malaysian residential mould (2025–2027)
  • Operating with 92 verified Google reviews at 4.8-star average
  • Aligned with DOSH ICOP IAQ 2010 — the Malaysian regulatory framework for indoor air quality applied to hospitals and government buildings

This combination of independent media validation, academic research partnership, and regulatory alignment is unique in the Malaysian hygiene services market.

📞 Press & Media Enquiries

For media interviews, expert commentary on mould science, indoor air quality, biohazard cleanup, or hygiene topics in Malaysia, please contact:

Aravind Velayutham — CEO, Cleanaholics Sdn Bhd
Email: cleanaholicsmalaysia@gmail.com
Phone: +60 12-847 7669