Traditional and Complementary Medicine in Malaysia Workshop on Integration of the T&CM Practices into the Health Systems and Health Services of OIC Member States Istanbul, Turkey 18 April,2018 Traditional and Complementary Medicine in Malaysia Dr Goh Cheng Soon MBBS, LLM (Medical Law), PhD (Law) Director Traditional and Complementary Medicine Division, Ministry of Health Malaysia

T&CM IN MALAYSIA Definition Traditional Malay Medicine “practice of traditional and complementary medicine” means a form of health-related practice designed to prevent, treat or manage ailment or illness or preserve the mental and physical well-being of an individual and includes such practices as traditional Malay medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, traditional Indian medicine, homeopathy, Islamic medical practice and complementary therapies, but excludes medical and dental practices used by a medical and dental practitioner respectively; Traditional Chinese Medicine Traditional Indian Medicine Islamic Medical Practice Complementary Therapies Homeopathy T&CM ACT 2013 (ACT 756), SECTION 3

NATIONAL T&CM POLICY Integration of Traditional and Complementary Medicine (T&CM) into the Malaysian Healthcare System Ensure quality and safe use of T&CM practices and products to attain optimal potential in healthcare delivery VISION MISSION Traditional/ complementary system (T/CM) shall be an important component of healthcare system. It will co-exist with modern medicine and contribute towards enhancing the health and quality of life of all Malaysians. National Policy of Traditional and Complementary Medicine, Ministry of Health Malaysia (Revised 2007)

TRADITIONAL & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE ACT 2016 (ACT 775) The T&CM Act 2016 has been gazette on 10 March 2016. Main objectives of the Act 775 are: Ensure the high quality, effectiveness and safety of the T&CM practices. Determine eligibility requirements for each type of T&CM practices. Render compulsory registration of T&CM practitioners. Enforce the legislation.

REGULATORY CONTROL OF TM PRODUCTS IN MALAYSIA DRUG CONTROL AUTHORITY Control of Drugs and Cosmetics Regulations 1984 No person shall manufacture, sell, supply, import, possess or administer any product Unless The product is a registered product And The person holds the appropriate license required & issued under the CDCR NPRA http://www.npra.gov.my

T&CM EDUCATION & TRAINING PATHWAY IN MALAYSIA Academic Pathway Malaysian Qualification Agency Standards & Criteria Diploma & Bachelors Degree Skill Pathway Department of Skills Development National Occupational Skills Standard Skills Certificates RELATED AGENCY REFERRAL DOCUMENTS ACADEMIC AWARDS

Bachelor & diploma educational programmes developed by MQA Bachelor Educational Programme Diploma Training Programme Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Acupuncture) Diploma in Malay Massage Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine Diploma in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Acupuncture) Bachelor of Complementary Medicine (Natural Medicine) Diploma in Natural Medicine Bachelor of Homeopathy Diploma in Aromatherapy Bachelor of Malay Medicine Diploma in Islamic Medical Practice Bachelor of Ayurveda Medicine Bachelor of Chiropractic

Private higher education institutions offering T&CM courses No. Institutions Courses Offered 1. Southern University College Bachelor Degree of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2. Tunku Abdul Rahman University Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Hons) 3. INTI International University 4. Cyberjaya University College of Medical Sciences (CUCMS) Bachelor of Homeopathic Medical Science (Hons) Diploma in Islamic Medical Practice 5. Management and Science University (MSU) Bachelor in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Hons) Diploma in Traditional Chinese Medicine 6. International Medical University (IMU) Bachelor of Science (Hons) Chinese Medicine Bachelor of Science (Hons) Chiropractic 7. Malacca College of Science and Management Diploma in Natural Medicine 8. Lincoln University College a. Diploma in Traditional Chinese Medicine 9. Institute of Physical Science, Culture & Arts a. Diploma in Malay Massage 10. International Institute of Management & Technology (IIMAT) Bachelor in Traditional Chinese Medicine 11 Xiamen University Malaysia

Skill pathway NOSS available for 11 T&CM practices as below: No. Name of Programmes Level of Competency 1.  Spa Spa therapy 3 2.   Massage Therapeutic Massage & Care 4 Massage Therapy 3.  Reflexology Foot, hand and ear Reflexology 4.  Aromatherapy 5.  Aura Metaphysic Senior Aura Metaphysic Therapist Aura metaphysic Therapist 2 Assistant Aura Metaphysic Therapist 1 6. Hydro-Ice Therapy Hydro-Ice Therapist Assistant Hydro-Ice Therapist 7.  Reiki Reiki Therapy 8.  Qi Gong Qi Gong Therapy 9.  Panchakarma Panchakarma Therapy 10.  Crystal Healing Crystal Healer Senior Crystal Therapist Crystal Therapist 11.  Cupping Wind Cupping Therapy Reference: National Occupational Skills Standard (NOSS) Registry 18 December 2012; Department of Skills Development, Ministry of Human Resource

T&CM Services provided at public hospitals 1 3 18 3 4 14 15 5 7 9 10 11 12 13 8 16 6 17 1 Sultan Bahiyah Hospital 7 Sungai Buloh Hospital 13 National Cancer Institute 2 Raja Perempuan Zainab II Hospital 8 Jasin Hospital 14 Duchess of Kent Hospital 3 Kepala Batas Hospital 9 Cheras Rehabilitation Hospital 15 Likas Hospital 4 Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital 10 Putrajaya Hospital 16 Sarawak General Hospital 5 Sultanah Hajjah Kalsom Hospital 11 1Malaysia Low-Risk Maternity Center Putrajaya 6 Sultan Ismail Hospital 12 Port Dickson Hospital

Development of Traditional Postnatal Services at Primary Health Care Level Introduced at Meranti Health Clinic, Pasir Mas on December 2014 To date, the service had expanded to 67 health clinics in 10 districts in Kelantan Introduced at Masai Health Clinic, Johor Bahru on 5 November 2012

Thank You 谢谢 Traditional & Complementary Medicine Division Please kindly visit our website for the latest updates in our division. Thank you for your attention. Traditional & Complementary Medicine Division Ministry of Health Malaysia Blok E, Jalan Cenderasari, 50590 Kuala Lumpur. Tel : 03-2279 8100 Fax : 03-2691 1259 Email : tcm@moh.gov.my Website : http://tcm.moh.gov.my Thank You 谢谢