New organic disinfectant created


Battling coronavirus: Prof Zularisam (left) holds a sample of the Diaclean Pera Sterilant.

RESEARCHERS from Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP) have produced a high-level disinfectant known as Diaclean Pera Sterilant to stem the transmission of Covid-19.

It contains peracetic acid – derived from food vinegar – that can kill 99.9% of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoa in 30 seconds, the varsity said in a statement.

The Star 6.6 DEAL: 35% OFF Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.04/month

Billed as RM 9.04 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Education

'Don't wait for it to go viral': Fadhlina orders immediate reports on school sexual misconduct
School traffic under watch
Authorities to probe Rohingya school in T’ganu
KL police to help 122 schools monitor traffic, check licences
All schools must be established in accordance with the Education Act
RM100 book voucher for over two million students from July
No such incident of teacher assault at Kuala Kangsar school, say Perak cops
All varsity courses undergo comprehensive review to ensure relevance, says ministry
Malaysia strengthens digital education with first AI-powered classroom
Students get taste of Malaysia–China ties at Chinese Embassy Open Day

Others Also Read