WASHROOM influencer Marissa Wong has urged Malaysians to pay greater attention to hand hygiene after using public toilets, warning that poor practices could affect families and public health.
In an Instagram post today, Wong said she felt compelled to speak out after reviewing more than 500 public restrooms nationwide.
“After reviewing 500 toilets, I feel there are many things Malaysians really need to change,” she wrote.
She claimed that many women do not wash their hands after using the toilet.
“I don’t know about men because I don’t go into men’s toilets. But many women just leave without washing their hands and it’s not just in shopping malls,” she said.
Marissa also highlighted the broader consequences of such habits.
“They then hold their husband’s hand, their boyfriend’s hand, their child’s hand, and germs spread everywhere. Why don’t Malaysians wash their hands? Why don’t schools teach this?” she asked, calling for greater awareness and hygiene education.
Her post quickly gained attention, with followers sharing similar observations.
User @farouqjohari commented: “Men are the same. Most don’t wash their hands. Even if they do, many don’t use soap. Just wet a little and done. It’s really sad.”
Another user, @moisturized_skin_, added: “A lot of people don’t use soap,” while @rainny.hx pointed out cleanliness issues in women’s restrooms.
Wong, whose real name is Wong Wern Chin, has built a niche reviewing public toilets across Malaysia, blending humour with practical advice to engage audiences. She regularly posts on TikTok under the hashtag #berakbersamamarissawong to raise awareness about restroom hygiene.
Her reviews frequently highlight issues such as the lack of soap and tissue, wet and dirty floors, broken facilities, poor ventilation and limited accessibility for people with disabilities. She said that while these problems may seem minor, they inconvenience users and could affect Malaysia’s public image.
A graduate in Music and Performing Arts from the United Kingdom, Wong has shown that even everyday topics like public toilets can spark meaningful discussions about hygiene, health and civic responsibility.