Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak was discharged today from Hospital Kuala Lumpur where he was admitted on Thursday for treatment of superficial ulcers and mild gastritis.

"He responded well to treatment and is now on a normal diet," director-general of health Dr Mohd Ismail Merican said in a statement.

NONENajib, who had contracted chicken pox, was admitted to the hospital on Thursday night after he complained of abdominal discomfort, which was found to be due to superficial ulcers and mild gastritis.   

Mohd Ismail said the chicken pox lesions were healing well and doctors had advised the prime minister to rest at home.

Najib is scheduled to attend a follow-up examination in a few days, he said.

He also said that the prime minister thanked all the medical staff of the hospital and his personal physicians for their unwavering dedication in looking after his health.

- Bernama