Campaign Focuses on Toilet Cleanliness among Children with Installation of Facilities
Panasonic launched the Panasonic Rakan Bersih Ceria campaign to raise awareness and educate on good toilet hygiene standards and habits among primary school children in Malaysia. This campaign is part of Panasonic’s efforts to address ongoing concerns with school toilet cleanliness, improve lives, and holistic well-being, in line with its corporate vision and tagline "Create Today. Enrich Tomorrow" to set the stage for a cleaner and healthier future for all Malaysians.
Pilot Initiative
The campaign was officiated by Panasonic Malaysia managing director Keisuke Nishida at Sekolah Kebangsaan Sentul 2, Kuala Lumpur. This initiative goes beyond conventional measures and involves the installation of manual bidet seats in school toilets to contribute towards improving cleanliness and hygiene. The campaign aligns with the government’s call to provide a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for both students and teachers through the upgrade and maintenance of facilities in schools.
Empowering Children to Take Ownership
Panasonic launched the campaign with the Education Ministry’s support to foster healthier and more hygienic habits among school children. Nishida emphasized that Panasonic’s identity is rooted in Japanese culture, which emphasizes practicing cleanliness, promoting better hygiene, reducing the spread of illnesses, and improving overall health and well-being.
"By instilling good hygiene standards early on, we empower children to take responsibility for their own hygiene and contribute towards maintaining a cleaner and healthier space for themselves and others. We hope to share our culture of cleanliness and envision a future where hygiene is not just a practice, but a lifestyle and lifelong healthy habits as part of student development," added Nishida.
Workshops and Educational Materials
The campaign involved 25 participating primary schools across the Klang Valley, benefiting over 16,000 students. Panasonic conducted workshops educating students on the importance of hygiene and good restroom practices. The workshops were designed to have exciting activities to ensure students were well-prepared for life beyond the textbook and naturally lead them towards embracing a hygienic lifestyle. Panasonic also distributed educational materials, including posters emphasizing clean, comfortable, and eco-friendly bathroom practices, with a specific focus on bidet usage.
Bidet Technology
The 301 bidet units installed under the initiative is the Panasonic Bidet AR15 Concept, which offers a hassle-free water washing experience, further enhanced by the Ag+ anti-bacterial function on the seats that kills up to 99% of bacteria on the surface of the seat. This contributes to a more hygienic and comfortable toilet environment. For more information, check out the D-shape bidet (Hygienic EzyClean DL-AR15DWM) and round shape bidet (Hygienic EzyClean DL-AR15RWM) variants available for purchase at panasonic.com.
Conclusion
Panasonic’s Rakan Bersih Ceria campaign aims to empower children to take ownership of their hygiene and contribute to maintaining a cleaner and healthier environment. By promoting good hygiene standards and habits, Panasonic hopes to create a future where hygiene is a lifestyle and not just a practice.
FAQs
Q: What is the purpose of Panasonic’s Rakan Bersih Ceria campaign?
A: The campaign aims to raise awareness and educate on good toilet hygiene standards and habits among primary school children in Malaysia.
Q: What are the key objectives of the campaign?
A: The campaign focuses on installing bidet seats in school toilets to improve cleanliness and hygiene, promoting good hygiene standards, and empowering children to take ownership of their own hygiene.
Q: How many schools are participating in the campaign?
A: 25 primary schools across the Klang Valley are participating in the campaign, benefiting over 16,000 students.
Q: What is the significance of bidet technology in the campaign?
A: The bidet units installed under the initiative, the Panasonic Bidet AR15 Concept, offer a hassle-free water washing experience, further enhanced by the Ag+ anti-bacterial function on the seats, contributing to a more hygienic and comfortable toilet environment.