Thank Your Cleaner Day Celebrates 10th Anniversary Globally

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a world where cleanliness and hygiene are more crucial than ever, it's essential to honor the tireless dedication of professional cleaners who work behind the scenes to ensure clean, safe, and healthy environments. Whether in production sites, offices, or schools, these unsung heroes often operate during off-hours to maintain stringent hygiene standards.

On 16th October 2024, Kärcher Malaysia, alongside the global community, proudly celebrates the 10th anniversary of Thank Your Cleaner Day (TYCD), a worldwide initiative that began in New Zealand. This milestone marks a decade of global recognition for professional cleaners who continue to play a vital role in our everyday lives.

In collaboration with Edisijuta Services Sdn. Bhd., Kärcher Malaysia hosted a commemorative event at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, shining a spotlight on the professionalism of the cleaning industry and recognizing outstanding individuals for their contributions. The event also featured the prestigious Cleaning Awards 2024, where exceptional cleaners were honored for their unwavering commitment to high-quality cleaning services and adherence to industry best practices.

Notable Attendees:
Mr. William Kiew, Managing Director, Kärcher Malaysia
Mr. Indran, Managing Director, Edisijuta
Mr. Raj, General Manager, Edisijuta
Mr. Krish, Chief Financial Officer, Edisijuta
Ms. Michelle Lim, Director of Operations, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur

The Origins of Thank Your Cleaner Day 
First established in 2015 in New Zealand by the Building Service Contractors of New Zealand (BSCNZ) and Kärcher, Thank Your Cleaner Day has since gained global recognition. Through partnerships with local organizations around the world, the initiative continues to grow, honoring the hard work and dedication of professional cleaners who often work outside of standard office hours, largely unseen by the public.

Kärcher's Involvement in Thank Your Cleaner Day
As the world's leading provider of cleaning technology, Kärcher has been a strong advocate for professional cleaners globally. With over 16,000 employees across 82 countries, Kärcher is deeply committed to sustainability, research, and the development of cutting-edge cleaning solutions. Through initiatives like Thank Your Cleaner Day, Kärcher continues to reinforce its dedication to social responsibility and the recognition of an essential workforce.

About Kärcher
Kärcher is a globally recognized leader in cleaning technology, committed to advancing innovation and sustainability within the cleaning industry. From industrial-grade cleaning machines to eco-friendly practices, Kärcher is shaping the future of cleanliness. For more information, visit www.karcher.com.my.

About Edisijuta Services Sdn. Bhd.
Founded in 2011, Edisijuta Services Sdn. Bhd. is a leading provider of specialized cleaning and maintenance services in Malaysia. With a strong focus on integrity, quality, and customer satisfaction, Edisijuta excels in facilities management, disinfection services, and more, delivering excellence in every service.

We thank everyone who through their work creates a clean environment for us in which we can feel at ease. 

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Thank Your Cleaner Day Celebrates 10th Anniversary Globally

Thank Your Cleaner Day Celebrates 10th Anniversary Globally

Thank Your Cleaner Day Celebrates 10th Anniversary Globally

SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A world-famous annual ice fishing festival kicked off Saturday in a remote mountain town in the northeastern province of Gangwon, offering weeks of ice fishing and seasonal activities.

The 2026 Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival will run through Feb. 1 in Hwacheon, just 25 kilometers south of the inter-Korean border and about 90 km northeast of Seoul.

"Sancheoneo" is a species of trout known to live only in very clean fresh water.

Visitors from all over the nation arrived at the 300,000-square-meter festival ground -- roughly the size of around 40 football pitches -- from early morning.

"(We) will do our best to ensure safety and so that the Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival can become a winter festival enjoyed by everyone around the world beyond the Republic of Korea," Hwacheon Gov. Choi Moon-soon said at the opening ceremony.

This year's festival is expected to attract more than 100,000 foreign visitors, turning Hwacheon, with a population of 22,370, into a global wintertime festival city.

Launched in 2003, the event was chosen as the nation's best festival by the culture ministry in 2010 and had drawn more than 1 million visitors for 13 straight years, from 2006 to 2019.

Last year's event attracted over 1.86 million visitors, surpassing the previous record of 1.84 million set in 2019. Among the attendees, 122,000 were foreign visitors -- significantly higher than the 85,000 recorded the previous year.

The annual winter festival has previously made headlines worldwide, with thousands of tourists trying to fish for sancheoneo through holes cut into the surface of a vast frozen river and taking part in bare-hand fishing, sledding, ice soccer and other events.

Other hands-on activities that allow visitors to fully enjoy the snow and ice this year will include sledding on a 40-meter slope and on a 60-meter section of a frozen river, riding a family-friendly "ice bobsleigh" made by the Hwacheon County Office down a spiral-shaped tube, curling and figure skating.

The Seohwasan Multipurpose Indoor Plaza, another key venue of the festival, will feature a miniature version of the Harbin Ice and Snow World, a world-renowned ice and snow festival, while about 30 ice lantern makers from Harbin will showcase the pinnacle of ice art at the Indoor Ice Sculpture Plaza.

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World-renowned ice fishing festival kicks off in Hwacheon