1. 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

2. 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

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)

4. 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.

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. T&CM Services provided at public hospitals1 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

11. 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

12. 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.
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Thank You 谢谢