Mental patients start first car wash
IPOH: The “Fountain Care Wash”, Malaysia’s first car wash operated by mental patients, is now open at the Tanjung Rambutan psychiatric hospital near here.
It is managed by 12 patients who are nearly cured and awaiting discharge. The service is available daily from 8am to 7pm. They charge RM6 for cars and RM2 for motorcycles.
Hospital director Datuk Dr N. Raman, who was present at the launch by Tambun MP Datuk Ahmad Husni Hanadzlah on Saturday, said the project was part of efforts to ease the sense of isolation felt by patients and to increase their work ability.
“It is also to create awareness among the people that the cure of these patients could be successful if they are given a chance. This will prepare them to return to their families and society,” he said. – Bernama
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