Yesterday we had an visit to Tanjung Rambutan Hospital where it houses and gives treatment to those under psychiatric care and for those who have mental stressed problem. It was an official visit to this hospital and upon arriving, we were given a short talk by one psychiatrist lady named Dr. Cheah and Dr. Razali. Both are specialists dealing with mental and stress problems...
After the briefing, we were taken around the hospital which covers 503 acres... imagine... it is like a town on its own inside. There are around 1700 men patients and 900 ladies patients from all over Malaysia. One of us asked why men patients are more than ladies... and Dr Cheah told us that actual fact, the men and ladies have almost the same ratio... The figure difference is due to the older men who are the bread winners from those days during the 1940s..1950s...
this hospital has been existing since 1911
503 acres is a very big area
one might get lost if there is no signage...
one might get lost if there is no signage...
apartments for some patients who prefer privacy
and who works on the farm .. priority is given to them
the farm ward
the men's wards
we were given another briefing
when we visited the wards
orchids planted by the inmates
are for sale...
the 2 rooms apartments..
ladies' ward... very clean and well kept..
the hospital muzium
not supposed to take.. guard coming now..
my colleague and YT..
the bus that took us around...
we were not allowed to take photos of the patients
only of the sceneries
It was an eye-opener for me.. but was the cause for my moodiness been affected by this visit?
we were not allowed to take photos of the patients
only of the sceneries
It was an eye-opener for me.. but was the cause for my moodiness been affected by this visit?
what happened? dun be moody, moody lar...think of those of are less fortunate than you...errrmmm like me. how blessed is your life right? :D hehehe
ReplyDeleteipoh tambun also for mental n stress problems? what r the main reason they r like this? is it because get mad of love?
ReplyDeletepeople always discriminate mental patience. Only if they are related to one of them will they understand the torture this people are going through. Someone I know has such a problem and it is good Claire, that you are able to see it up close. At least now, you know what their lives are all about.
ReplyDeletehi Miche.. something happened recently.. and my mood was fouled up, i pray everything will be alright..
ReplyDeleteRachel, tanjung rambutan is the largest hospital in Malaysia, a home for the depressed, mentally disturbed people..
Merryn, yes, when i saw the ladies being warded there, it is kind of sad.. to them, they are like in another world of their own...
Claire,visiting this place is really good because it serves as a reflection about life...their life and ours. Hoping you are okay and holding on. Smile even though the world is aching :-)
ReplyDeleteI didn't know it's such a huge place! Good to get some insight into a place of refuge for those who have mental problems.
ReplyDeleteBig place........
ReplyDeleteowww... place are quite well huh... ^_^
ReplyDeletealways heard about this place but never seen yet...
Thanks for sharing...
the sceneries are wonderful. The place looks quite and peaceful. I like the cleanlines.
ReplyDeleteI like those orchids for sale :)
You are lucky that you've seen all those things in real.
Hope that you are alright with the recent incident (you mentioned in your reply) that happened. Cheer up and be positive ya! Remember you always have your family and frens that cares....and since you are believe in God, then God will bless you too.
ReplyDeleteI have visited Taman Sinar Harapan, Kuala Kubu Baru (A recent report published in Star about the mismanagement and abuse of residents at the shelters.) many2 years ago.
Me and my club member even had the opp to helped them for eg, feeding, bathing and washing some of their clothes.
It was a really good experience for me. I have learned to love and appreciate those we care.
yes Amy, no regrets going.. a real eye opener, only feel sad about the patients and ownself..
ReplyDeleteKeats & Mery, yes..very vast land 503 acres, like a small city inside..
Cath J, it is clean too..like a peaceful surrounding for them, a world on their own..
Weng, the trip was organized by a govt association...
Yes, Sarah, those who work in these type of places also must be dedicated in their work for the patients.. when i see them treat the patients, they have to blend themselves in their world... treat them with tender care...
the surrounding looks so clean and neat..that is a what I was so surprise as my first image is "it is some sort of hospital image"..
ReplyDeletebut i am glad every thing is so organise..
apa kaitan with your job? You went with colleagues? or church members ah?
ReplyDeletehaih.. sure sum-ngap-ngap after seeing the patients.
Go and get lazy today ya?
ReplyDeletejepunlauee.. we were also surprised that everything was neat and clean.. wonder whether they clean up before we go or what.. :)
ReplyDeletegooly.. not with church..with employees from all various departments and office.. whoever wants to go, just sign up... first come first serve...
eugene..not today la.. working hours..
People always talk about the place like it's a horrible place. It actually looks very nice... In this present day and age, people must learn to relax, count their blessings, cherish life and take care of their mental health...plus their spiritual health, not just the physical!
ReplyDeletewah....hospital bahagia...happy hospital...seems qite nice and clean leh...thought it will be a messy place ler...and lots of crazy people there...
ReplyDeleteI was equally surprised too.. the govt has taken initiative to make this place a happier and safer place for these less fortunates... some inmates can actually go in and out of this place.. some have their own freedom and they can come back to their apartment ...
ReplyDeletesuch a nice psychiatric hospital. Hope the wards are also neat inside
ReplyDeletemust be an eye-opener for you. the inmates sometimes look dazed partly because they are on psychiatric medication, so often you don't know if they're unwell or if it's because of the treatment.
ReplyDeleteNanaybelen, thanks for coming by..the wards they took us to, looked pretty neat.. my colleagues commented better than their sons' hostels..
ReplyDeletedoc, it was a fruitful visit, at least we know how blessed we r out here, but then, for them, they will be no stress or worries... like we have out here..
Visited there once but it was ages ago. :) Very scenery but it was quite hot. Have a nice day. ;)
ReplyDeletewow! how I love the photos....:) thanks for sharing....:)
ReplyDeleteI kinda like also the new header you have here...:)
hi Chua..thanks for coming by...
ReplyDeleteDhemz, once awhile i will try to change the header .. looking at meself each day makes me do that.. haha..
Heard about the place, joke about it but have not been there. Thanks for the photos.
ReplyDeleteCheers
Have never seen the place before. Looks like very well kept.
ReplyDeletehey, it's an interesting trip. I didn't know the place is so well-kept. How are the patients? Last time, I heard some walk around naked?
ReplyDeletecheah, yes, we always make fun of our frens.. sending them to tanjung rambutan.. now u see this place, it is not bad leh.. at least it is cleaner than outside.. ooppps..
ReplyDeletePete, yes, very well kept.. at least for the patients..
Barb, yes, interesting trip, that was why i signed up to go.. esp it was an official visit so we were well served.. :)