KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach - 15 April 2021 - Jasa Sarjana Sdn Bhd ("Jasa Sarjana"), the Malaysian official sole distributor of Japanese premium car window film brand, ICE-μ, played a part in the recent launch of Malaysia's first ever Automated Rapid Transit ("ART") system by equipping it with Rivex Rikeguard, Jasa Sarjana's premium antimicrobial film.
Jasa Sarjana conducted an installation of
Rivex Rikeguard antimicrobial film on the Iskandar Malaysia Bus Rapid Transit ("IMBRT")
test carriage that was officially launched on 8 April 2021. With this
installation, Jasa Sarjana helps the ART system to keep its users safe by
covering all high-traffic touch points such as handholds, door handles and
railings with Rivex Rikeguard.
Due to the fact that viruses can survive on
steel and glass surfaces for up to 5 days, public surfaces and touchpoints are
a health concern, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. To help improve the
safety of public surfaces, curb the spread of COVID-19, and protect the health
of the public, Jasa Sarjana distributes Rivex Rikeguard, a revolutionary
antimicrobial film made in Japan by their strategic partner Riken Technos
Corporation.
Rivex Rikeguard is a unique protective film
that is long-lasting and neutralises bacteria and viruses upon contact,
ensuring that surfaces are safe to touch. By installing it on the ART system,
Jasa Sarjana has equipped the new transportation system with premium health
protection that is easily installed and exceptionally durable.
Rivex Rikeguard can be easily applied on
any smooth, rigid surface and offers 24/7 protection which lasts for up to 10
years (subject to usage conditions) and remains reliable the whole time, unlike
conventional cleaning measures such as sprays and wipes. With its unique
design, 99.99% of various viruses and bacteria (including coronaviruses) are
neutralised on contact, thanks to charged metal particles which generate active
oxygen. This ensures that surfaces where Rivex Rikeguard is installed are safe
to touch anytime and remain safe for a long period.
This film, which was originally developed
and manufactured by Riken Technos, Japan's number-one film manufacturer with
over 60 years of experience as an industry leader in plastics and films, is
widely used in Japan on major railways, ATMs, points of sale and vending
machines. Its antimicrobial properties have also been rigorously lab-tested
with the antimicrobial efficacy certified by ISO, SIAA Japan and SIRIM,
surpassing the highest international standards while also complying with local
requirements.
This installation was made possible by the
partnership between Jasa Sarjana and Mobilus Sdn Bhd ("Mobilus"), Ireka
Corporation Berhad's Urban Transportation business. Mr David Lee, CEO of Jasa
Sarjana Sdn Bhd, expressed his pride in participating in the ART system's
launch and his confidence that Rivex Rikeguard would help raise consumer
confidence and protect the health of its passengers. Furthermore, the
installation of Rivex Rikeguard plays a part in the Government's public health
efforts to protect the public and keep the number of infections under control
at a time when the health of high-traffic locations is a safety issue.
Mr Chan Chee Kian, CEO of Mobilus, also agreed that keeping public surfaces clean and sanitary has become more important than ever, and voiced his confidence that the installation of the Rivex Rikeguard film will help to keep passengers safe while convincing them that the ART system and its surfaces are all protected from bacteria and viruses.