Maintain Total Oral Health with Listerine® as You Enjoy Mouth-watering Local Delicacies

Malaysians love their food and the list is endless when it comes to the selection of local mouth-watering delicacies, some of which can be pungent-smelling or strong-tasting. One of the most iconic local food is the durian, also known as the “King of Fruits”. This unique tropical fruit has a distinctive aroma and taste that is well-loved by many. However, despite our love for the majestic durian, there are some major problems it can cause to our mouth – the most common being bad breath, which is hard to remove right after a durian feast, even if you brush your teeth!

While most Malaysians are brought up with the hygiene practice of brushing our teeth twice a day, the scientific truth is brushing alone cleanses only 25%* of our mouth! It is also not enough to keep the whole mouth clean because brushing misses the spaces between the teeth, as well as the areas below the gum line. As a result, bacteria pools on the tongue and insides of the cheeks, which over time, can lead to oral problems like bad breath, plaque and gum problems.

To remind Malaysians to keep their whole mouth clean as they continue to enjoy local delicacies like the durian, Listerine® is collaborating with Watsons Malaysia to run the Top Spenders Contest starting 25 May to 30 June 2021! Winners of this exciting contest will win a total of 105 kilos of durian and still be able to keep their breath fresh with the household mouthwash brand!

Stephen Tiu, Country Director, Consumer Health of Johnson & Johnson Malaysia and Singapore, shared, “Despite the smell that stays in our mouth for hours after consumption, we still do not hesitate to enjoy durian whenever it is in season. Listerine® is a daily mouthwash brand approved by Malaysian Dental Association (MDA), we encourage Malaysians to keep their whole mouth clean and their breath fresh constantly with Listerine®’s powerful oral defense that penetrates where conventional brushing cannot, effectively killing 99.9%** of germs in the mouth. At the same time, it helps to strengthen gums and teeth, as well as lessen the formation of plaque, so that we can continue to savour all the delicious food in Malaysia.”

Listerine® and Watsons Malaysia encourage durian lovers to continue to enjoy the King of Fruits and keep their breath fresh this year by joining the Top Spenders Contest in three easy steps:
STEP 1: Buy any Listerine® product and accumulate your purchases during the contest period (25 May to 30 June 2021)
STEP 2: Answer this statement: Listerine® defends your mouth against bad breath -(TRUE/FALSE)
STEP 3: Submit images of your receipt(s) with the following details via WhatsApp to 017-252 9742: Full name, last 4-digit of NRIC number and answer to the question in Step 2

Prizes to be won include:

GRAND PRIZE x2 (Top 2 spenders): 30KG durian + RM50 Watsons gift card
SECOND PRIZE x3 (Top 3 – 5 spenders): 15KG durian + RM50 Watsons gift card
SPECIAL PRIZE x100 (Top 6 – 105 spenders): RM10 GrabFood vouchers

On top of that, Listerine® is introducing two new limited-edition variants in the month of June, which will be exclusively available at Watsons. Offering daily detox for your mouth, they also come with a child-safe cap.

0% alcohol, maximum fresh flavour: the fruity limited-edition Listerine® variants are Pomelo & Passion Fruit, as well as Aloe & Cucumber. Formulated with a blend of 4 antibacterial essential oils (Thymol, Eucalyptol, Menthol, and Methyl Salicylate) with zero alcohol for less intensity, these botanically-inspired flavour blends kill 99.9%** of germs in just 30 seconds compared to brushing alone.

*Our teeth make up only 25% of our mouths.
**Germs that cause bad breath, plaque and other gum problems.

The limited-edition Listerine® Pomelo & Passion Fruit and Aloe & Cucumber will be available exclusively at Watsons in June 2021 at a recommended retail price of RM19.50 for each 500ml bottle.

For more information, kindly visit Listerine® Malaysia’s official website (https://www.listerine.com.my) or follow Listerine® Malaysia on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ListerineMalaysia).