NST: KUALA LUMPUR: For the first time in Malaysia, the traditional Malay massage or "urut bersalin" will be available for post-natal mothers in a government hospital.
From June, the Putrajaya government hospital will offer this service, initially for free, by locally-trained personnel while the mother is still in the hospital.
The Health Ministry's traditional and complementary medicine (T&CM) director, Dr Ramli Abdul Ghani, said such a service was discussed with obstetrics and gynaecology specialists and was found to be beneficial.
"If the service is well-received, it will be extended to other hospitals in the country," he added.
Ramli said the service was part of an 18-month-old T&MC programme, currently carried out in three hospitals. These are in Kepala Batas, Putrajaya and Johor Baru.
Three types of traditional & complementary medicinal services were available under this programme.
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