EntoGeneX Industries Sendirian Berhad Launches Moustique Mosquito BioRepellent to Combat Dengue Fever

In its mission to eradicate one of human’s most dangerous epidemic that is widespreading  in tropical nations, the dengue fever or breakbone fever, caused by  arbovirus transmitted by mosquitoes,  characterized by high fever, rash, headache, severe muscle as well as joint pains, EntoGeneX Industries Sendirian Berhad, has taken its painstaking effort by unveiling Moustique mosquito BioRepellent at Tropicana City Mall recently.

Comes in three variants, Moustique FamilyCare (last up to 4 hours), Moustique OutdoorCare (last up to 6 hours) and Moustique MaximumCare (last up to 8 hours), Moustique is specially formulated with EGX-101, a natural and non-toxic active biorepellent ingredient that is suitable for children as well as adult usage, ables to moisturize gentle skin with an appealing fragrance.

Speaking at the media launch, Y.A.M Tunku Naquiyuddin ibni Tuanku Ja’afar, Chairman of Entogenex Industries Sdn. Bhd, said, “…there are 49,355 Dengue cases with 112 reported death in 2008, and in the first 11 weeks of 2009, over 12,000 cases with 33 deaths have been reported…which is alarming. Moustique which can be found in wild tomato, is the solution to mankind. Funded by Mosti pre-commercialization TechnoFund Grant, another new mosquito biolarvicide called MOUSTIcide will be introduced in July 2009…”.

The grand launch of Moustique, was officiated by Ministry of Science Technology and Innovation Minister, Y.B. Dato’ Dr. Maximus Johnity, in his speech said, “EntoGeneX is one of the 101 promising companies which was accorded BioNexus Status in our country. BioNexus Status companies will generate high-paying jobs, create national wealth,improve health and enhance overall well being of Malaysia. It is one of the key drivers for growth by the Malaysian government”.Also present at the launch was, Mr. Laurent Piazza, Merchandise Director of Carrefour Malaysia.

Retails from RM12 to RM14 per unit, at all 17  hypermarket outlets across the nation, Carrefour Malaysia has taken an exclusive sales and distribution rights on Moustique Mosquito BioRepellent. Meanwhile, EntogeGeneX Industries (the founding sponsor of Yayasan Tunku Naquiyuddin (YTN) “Stop Dengue” mission) and Carrefour Malaysia have embraced “Stop Dengue” mission to combat Dengue disease, as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility program.

For more information about Moustique Mosquito BioRepellent and its upcoming  products, please contact +603 2095 7188