PETALING JAYA: Members of the public are encouraged to seek out post-death cleaning services with a long-standing reputation for having integrity and professionalism.
Petaling Jaya district police chief ACP Shahrulnizam Ja’afar emphasised the importance of families conducting background checks.
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“It is still advisable for family members to monitor the work when it is in progress. It is better to keep watch than regret later if something goes missing,” ACP Shahrulnizam said.
He said such companies should also ensure a rigorous and stringent hiring process for their workforce, as they are entrusted with a job that requires a high level of honesty.
ACP Shahrulnizam also urged relatives of those who live alone to constantly monitor the well-being of their loved ones, ensuring they are not in distress or, even worse, left undiscovered in death.
“It should work both ways. Those living alone and those with loved ones who live alone should regularly stay in touch with each other.
“Lone dwellers who keep valuables and large amounts of cash at their homes should keep family members in the know with regard to where such items are stored so they can be found in the event of death.
“I believe they would prefer seeing their valuables go to their family members rather than a stranger. Preferably, such valuables should be kept in other safer options, such as a safe deposit box in banks,” he said, acknowledging he was aware of Jenny’s covering police report made last year.
A post-death and biohazard cleaning company said treatment and fumigation of premises is a delicate process that requires the right expertise and staff with high standards of professional conduct.
Cleanaholics Malaysia Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Aravind Velayutham said apart from staff observing strict hygiene protocols, they are also briefed regularly on how to manage the recovery of valuables belonging to the deceased.
“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.
“As for neutralising the grounds of biohazards, we use hospital-grade chemical disinfectants, deep sanitisation and other advanced fumigation methods.
“Industrial-grade air purifiers are brought in to eliminate harmful bacteria and odour at the scene.
“We also have our biohazard disposal truck used to dispose of the tainted items.
“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,” he said.
