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TRADITIONAL & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE

WHAT IS T/CM?

T/CM refers to the term "Traditional and/or Complementary

Medicine". There is yet, no universally agreed definition for

“Traditional Medicine” and/or “Complementary Medicine”.

Nevertheless, these definitions have been coined by WHO and are

now accepted worldwide.

TRADITIONAL MEDICINE

“Traditional medicine can be defined as diverse health practices,

approaches, knowledge and beliefs incorporating plant, animal

and/or mineral based medicines, spiritual therapies, manual

techniques and exercises applied singularly or in combination to

maintain well-being, as well as to treat, diagnose or prevent illness."

WHO Traditional Medicine Strategy 2002-2005

COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE

“Complementary medicine also sometimes referred to as

non-conventional or parallel medicine, are used to refer to a broad

set of health care practices that are not part of a country's own

tradition, or not integrated into its dominant health care system."

WHO Traditional Medicine Strategy 2002-2005

TRADITIONAL AND / OR COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE

“The Ministry of Health Malaysia in 2001, defined T/CM as practices

other than that of medicine or surgery, by registered medical

practitioners as defined in the Medical Act 1971.”

Malaysian Medical Council, Ministry of Health Malaysia (2001)

Website: http://tcm.moh.gov.my | E-mail: [email protected] | Tel: 603 2698 5077 | Fax: 603 2691 1259

ISSN : 1985-0204Volume 1 : Issue 1, Sept - Dec 2006

EDITORIAL BOARDADVISORSDatuk Ir. Dr. M.S. Pillay Dr. Ramli Abd. Ghani

CHIEF EDITORMathumalar Loganathan

EDITORSDr. Rimah Melati Ab. GhaniDr. Radzuan Mat Ibrahim

GRAPHIC & DESIGNBadrul Hisham Abu Bakar

PHOTOGRAPHYNorsalfarina Ariffin

ADMINISTRATIVENoorsuwita Subri

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From Director’s Desk

Assalamualaikum and salam sejahtera.

It gives me great pleasure to say a few words in the first Traditional and

Complementary Medicine Division (T/CMD) Bulletin. Congratulations to the

Editorial Team in making this publication a reality. Hopefully, the objectives of

introducing and providing some insights on the activities of the T/CM

Division can be achieved. I hope these commendable efforts will be

continued and that the future editions will be equally good if not

better.

I am indeed confident that together as a team, you will learn to

develop and further strengthen your skills in producing a compila-

tion of informative, interesting and exciting articles.

Dr. Ramli Abd. Ghani

Director of T/CM [email protected]

Messages

Chief Editor’s Note

Greetings!

Many have been waiting with much enthusiasm for this FIRST issue of the

Traditional and Complementary Division (T/CMD) Bulletin. In this maiden issue,

we aim to put forth the history of the T/CM Division, its vision, mission,

objectives and some highlights of the major events in 2006.

A year has passed by and we have witnessed an increased pace in

activities and events organised under the leadership of the Deputy

Director General of Health, Datuk Ir. Dr. M.S Pillay and Director of

T/CM Division, Dr. Ramli Abd. Ghani. In collaborations with the

Ministry of Higher Education, Institute of Medical Research,

Health Tourism Promotion Board and the practitioner bodies, we

have been actively involved in developing standards and criteria of

leading T/CM practices, introducing and promoting these practices

throughout the nation and listing T/CM practitioners in Malaysia.

With plenty of colourful photos, this issue encompasses major events to date

from the T/CM Health Tourism roadshows, T/CM Integrated Hospital Kepala

Batas pilot project, WHO visit, visits to Hospital Putra and other T/CM centres to

ISO in-house training in Genting Highlands. In addition, do take a moment to

browse through our new website at http://tcm.moh.gov.my.

Last but not least, your valuable comments and feedback to improve the bulletin

are greatly appreciated. Keep well and happy reading!

Mathumalar Loganathan

Chief [email protected]


In many developed countries, T/CM is becoming more

and more popular. The percentage of the population

which has used complementary and alternative medicine

at least once is 48% in Australia, 70% in Canada, 42% in

USA, 38% in Belgium and 75% in France.

WHO Traditional Medicine Strategy : 2002-2005

Based on a nation wide survey conducted in 2004

regarding T/CM utilisation by the Malaysian public, the

prevalence of the population which has ever used T/CM

in their life-time is 69.4%. It is reported that 55.6% of the

population has used T/CM in the last 12 months prior to

the survey.

Herbal Medicine Research Centre

Why is MOH serious about T/CM

1987 h Position paper for Research Agenda in Alternative Medicine

1996 h Post-Cabinet decision to set-up organisational structure for Traditional & Complementary

Medicine in Malaysia

h Unit of T/CM was formed

1998 h Formation of the Standing Committee on T/CM

1999 h Formation of the 5 T/CM Umbrella Bodies

2000 h Formation of the Herbal Medicine Research Centre in IMR

2001 h Launching of the Traditional and Complementary Medicine National Policy

2002 h Cabinet approval for the development of Global Information Hub for Integrated Medicine

h Cabinet approval for the setting up of the National Committee for R & D in Herbal Medicine

2003 h Formation of the National Institute for Natural Products,

h Vaccines and Biologicals

Dec 2004 h Division of T/CM in the Ministry of Health

History Of T/CM Division

Malay 4 Indigenous; from Indonesia

Chinese 4 18th Century : Brought in from China / Korea

Indian 4 18th Century : (Ayuverda, Sidtha and Unani) brought in from India / Pakistan /

Bangladesh / Sri Lanka

Complementary Therapies 4 19th Century from India & Sri Lanka and the West

Homeopathy 4 19th Century from India & Sri Lanka

T/CM in Malaysia

Government Policy on T/CM

h The growing interest in T/CM prompted the Malaysian

government to establish a special committee to look into

all aspects of T/CM in the country.

h The Standing Committee for T/CM (1996) chaired by the

Deputy Director General of Health (Research and

Technical Support) functions to advise MOH in formula-

ting policies and strategies for monitoring T/CM activities

in the country. Members comprise professionals from

research institutions, government agencies, universities,

T/CM practitioner bodies, Malaysian Medical Association

(MMA) and World Health Organization (WHO).


Vision T/CM National Policy 2001

Traditional / complementary medicine shall

optimally be integrated into the Malaysian

healthcare system to achieve a holistic

approach towards enhancing health and the

quality of life.

Mission T/CM National Policy 2001

To ensure safety and quality of traditional and

complementary medicine practices, to achieve

optimum healthcare services via;

h Appropriate training and education to

T/CM practitioners

h Achieve standards in safety and quality of

practices

h Strengthen research and development

h Promotion and exposure

h Preservation of flora and fauna

h International collaboration to enhance

technical support and exchanges

T/CM Division

Objectives

h To coordinate & implement various activities on T/CM espe-

cially in areas related to practitioners, training & policy

h Integration of T/CM into the national healthcare delivery

system

Function Chart

DIRECTOR

T/CM DIVISION

POLICY AND

DEVELOPMENT

h Plan policies and imple-

mentation strategies of

acts, regulations and

guidelines

h Plan the development

of programmes and

activities

h Evaluate the effective-

ness of programmes

h Provide consultation to

international issues

PRACTICE AND

REGISTRATION

h Plan and implement

registration of practition-

ers and licensing of

premises

h Receive and process

applications

h Plan dan conduct

evaluation activities of

practitioners and their

premises

h Plan surveillance activi-

ties and monitor practi-

tioners as well as their

respective premises

h Conduct enforcement

activities

STANDARD AND

QUALITY

h Develop syllabus to be

integrated into modern

medicine

h Assist in the accredita-

tion of training institu-

tions

h Conduct training activi-

ties for practitioners to

ensure adherence to

the T/CM Act

h Monitor activities of

training institutions

h Plan and implement

collaboration with

internationally renowned

learning institutions

ADMINISTRATION AND

FINANCE

h Manage administration

and finance effectively

h Form a link within the

ministry and with other

ministries as well as

with local and foreign

agencies

INFORMATION

TECHNOLOGY

h Prepare, develop and

support computerisation

services to add value to

T/CM related policies,

practices, trainings and

administration

h Enhance and improve

system effeciency,

quality and productivity

of other sections


Organisation Chart

Sitting L-R : Pn. Helina Abdul Halim, En. Jaafar Lassa, Dr. Ramli Abd. Ghani (Director), Cik Sivanesuvary (INTAN), Dr. Shamsaini Shamsuddin

Standing 1st Row L-R : Dr. Zalilah Abdullah, Cik Siti Ina Suhaida Idris, Cik Lydiawati Arzeni, Pn. Noorsuwita Subri, Pn. Anis Romiza Sulaiman,

Cik Mathumalar Loganathan, Cik Rasidah Mohd. Rosly, Cik Norsalfarina Ariffin, Cik Norjanah Abdul Karim, Dr. Rimah Melati Ab. Ghani,

Cik Kalsum Othman, Cik Masni Norihan Abdul Manaf

Standing 2nd Row L-R : En. Badrul Hisham Abu Bakar, Dr. Radzuan Mat Ibrahim, En. Mohd Azlan Che Muhammad,

En. Mohd Azrulnizam Azhari, En. Zamari Zakaria

POLICY

UNIT

DEVELOPMENT

UNIT

REGISTRATION

UNIT

PRACTICE

UNIT

TRADITIONAL

MEDICINE

UNIT

QUALITY

UNIT

COMPLEMENTARY

& HOMEOPATHY

UNIT

ADMINISTRATION

UNIT

FINANCE

UNIT

IT

UNIT

DIRECTOR

PRACTICE & REGISTRATION STANDARD & QUALITY ADMINISTRATION & FINANCEPOLICY & DEVELOPMENT

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General Objectives

h To ensure that safe and effective T/CM practices are made available to the public at large

h To facilitate the integration of T/CM into the national healthcare system

Specific Objectives

Objectives

Policy & Development

h T/CM Division officially commenced operation on 2nd

January 2004.

h Formed to spearhead efforts to implement T/CM

practices in Malaysia covering areas of:

4 Planning, coordination and management of activities

to promote T/CM practices and in conjunction with

private and government agencies, train T/CM

practitioners

h Despite advancement in modern medicine, T/CM

treatment remains popular among all races in Malaysia.

h Of late, Spa industries have gained popularity and are

mushrooming in Malaysia, contributing to economic

development via health tourism.

h Realising the importance of T/CM, a working committee

was formed in 2002 to draft a bill to regulate and

promote the industry.

h Currently, the bill is in the final process of drafting with

the objective of full implementation in 2007.

T/CM Division & Promulgation of Bills

h To regulate the practice of T/CM by T/CM bodies

using a phased approach, from self-regulation

followed by adherence to statutory regulations

h To establish a registry of all T/CM practitioners

h To promote the rational use of T/CM in order to

minimise adverse effects

h To promote acceptable practices of T/CM

h To ensure T/CM is practiced in registered T/CM

facilities

h To facilitate the development of T/CM practice and its

integration into the national health care system

h To ensure all T/CM practitioners undergo formalised

system of education and training

h To put in place a process for accreditation

h To ensure modern medicine providers have adequate

awareness and knowledge of T/CM to allow for

healthy co-existence and mutual understanding with

T/CM practitioners

h To ensure that the general public is equipped with

appropriate and adequate knowledge on T/CM in

order to make informed decisions and choices of

T/CM modalities

h To strengthen the role of T/CM and complement

efforts towards an integrated healthcare network for

the benefit of both the healthcare providers as well as

the public.


Integrated Hospital

h The government, realising the potential of T/CM,

embarked on a program to integrate T/CM practices in

public hospitals in 2007. Three hospitals are chosen to

facilitate the pilot projects (approved by Cabinet on 11

January 2006):

4 Hospital Kepala Batas in Pulau Pinang – renovation

completed

4 Hospital Putrajaya – being renovated

4 Hospital Sultan Ismail in Johor – in process

h T/CM practices earmarked for implementation in the pilot

projects:

4 Acupuncture;

4 Chinese herbal medicine as adjunct treatment for

cancer; and

4 Malay traditional massages

h Other T/CM modalities to be introduced in stages in the

future

Activities

T/CM Health Tourism Roadshows

h Held to create awareness on T/CM and its potential contribution

towards health tourism to MOH communities and practitioners of

traditional and complementary medicine in Malaysia

h Zones covered:

4 North zone

– Bella Vista Hotel, Langkawi (27th – 31st March 2006)

4 Middle zone

– Armada Hotel, Petaling Jaya, Selangor

(24th – 25th April 2006)

– De Palma Hotel, Kuala Selangor (26th – 28th April 2006)

4 South zone

– Mutiara Hotel, Johor Bahru (23rd – 24th Mei 2006)

– Seri Malaysia Hotel, Johor Bahru (24th – 26th Mei 2006)

4 Sarawak zone

– Harbour View Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak

(28th – 30th June 2006)

4 Sabah zone

– Berjaya Palace Hotel, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

(20th – 21st Julai 2006)

4 East zone

– Suria Cherating Beach Resort, Pahang

(21st – 23rd August 2006)

– Suria Cherating Beach Resort, Pahang

(23rd – 25th August 2006)

T/CM Health Tourism Promotion Activities

h Malaysia should emulate Thailand which has gained tremendous

benefits economically from its well managed T/CM industry and

skillful workforce

h T/CM Division, in conjunction with Tourism Development

Corporation, are in the midst of preparing brochures to promote

health tourism pertaining to T/CM


h T/CM has long been ingrained into

Malaysian’s way of life, regardless

of age, race and economic status. It

has undoubtedly contributed

immensely in the health manage-

ment of Malaysians.

h The practice and registration

section monitors T/CM practices in

Malaysia.

h One of its primary functions are reg-

istering foreign T/CM practitioners

and listing the local practitioners

currently practicing in Malaysia.

h In conjunction with its primary role,

credentialing these practices along

with its respective practitioners and

accreditation of their premises is

equally important.

h This section also advises the

general public that is keen in

employing foreign practitioners on

the standard protocols and guide-

lines for the various practices.

h In addition, it ensures the effective-

ness of treatment and information

that are disseminated to the public.

h As such, it manages feedback on

enforcement and responds to

complaints.

Practice & Registration

T/CM is based on theory, beliefs and

experiences that are indigenous to the

different cultures. They are developed

and handed down from generation to

generation. The various practices that

are being adopted by the local and

foreign practitioners can be categorised

into 5 main groups, namely:

1. Traditional Malay Medicine:

Perubatan Herba Tradisional

Tempatan

Rawatan Patah Tulang

Rawatan Perbidanan

Rawatan Tenaga Batin

Rawatan Sakit Puan

Rawatan Resdung

Rawatan Penyakit Kayap

Rawatan Pawang

Urutan Tradisional Melayu

2. Traditional Indian Medicine:

Ayurveda

Sidtha

Unani

3. Traditional Chinese Medicine:

Acupressure

Acupuncture and Moxibustion

Chinese Foot Massage

Chinese Herbal Medicine

Chinese Physician Practice

Cosmetology

Tuinalogy

4. Complementary Therapies:

Aromatherapy

Chiropractic

Colour Therapy

Colon Hydrotherapy

Crystal Healing

Naturopathy

Psychotherapy

Qigong

Reflexology

Reiki

Thai Traditional Massage

Spa

Others

5. Homeopathy

What are these practices?

The formation of 5 practitioner bodies; Malay, Chinese, Indian, Complementary and Homeopathy occurred in 1999.

Representatives from each of these practitioner bodies were elected to assist the Division to self-regulate their respective

practices and practitioners in accordance with the guidelines set by MOH. The practices and their respective self-regulatory

practitioner bodies are as follow:

1. Traditional Malay Medicine : Persekutuan Perubatan Tradisional Melayu Malaysia (PUTRAMAS)

2. Traditional Chinese Medicine : - Federation of Chinese Physicians and Medicine-Dealers Associations of Malaysia

(FCPMDAM)

- Federation of Chinese Physicians & Acupuncturists Association of Malaysia

(FCPAAM)

- Chinese Physician’s Association of Malaysia (MCPA)

3. Traditional Indian Medicine : Pertubuhan Perubatan Tradisional India Malaysia (PEPTIM)

4. Complementary Therapies : The Malaysian Society for Complementary Therapies (MSCT)

5. Homeopathy : Majlis Perubatan Homeopathy Malaysia (MPHM)

How are these practices regulated?


Meetings

h 19 January 2006 - TechnicalCommittee Meeting

h 17 February 2006 - Majlis BersamaJabatan

h March 2006 - Post Natal MassageMeeting to develop the syllabus for

post-natal massage

h 27 February 2006 - Secretariat formeeting with Datuk Ir. Dr. M.s. Pillay,

Deputy General Director of Health

(Research and Technical Support ) on

various activities including overseas

trip for accreditation of T/CM institutes

h 18 April 2006 - Secretariat for JointCommittee Meeting between Ministry

of Health and Ministry of Higher

Education on accreditation of insti-

tutes and continued professional

development

h 5 May 2006 - Technical CommitteeMeeting (Training) to develop syllabus

for massage at diploma level and also

to discuss module for Anatomy and

Physiology courses

h 15 June 2006 - Meeting to discusssyllabus for traditional massage with

practitioner bodies

h 15 June 2006 -Traditional MassagePromotion Meeting

h 7 July 2006 - T/CM Standard andCriteria Meeting

h 17 July 2006 -Traditional MassagePromotion Meeting to discuss and to

find suitable premises for promotion of

traditional massage

h 18 July 2006 -Technical CommitteeMeeting (T/CM Training) to develop 3

modules for introduction to Basic

Anatomy and Physiology for practi-

tioners

h 16 August 2006 -Traditional MassagePromotion Meeting in Hospital

Putrajaya to brief representatives

from Hospital Putrajaya regarding the

T/CM Unit that will be set-up and the

implementation of traditional practices

for the purpose of integrative hospital

h 30 August 2006 - Working CommitteeMS ISO 9001:2000 Meeting

h 12 September 2006 - JointCommittee Meeting between Ministry

of Health and Ministry of Higher

Education

h 13 September 2006 - Meeting todetermine the work procedure for MS

ISO 9001:2000 whereby proposals

for budget and courses were

discussed

Seminars and Workshops

h 20 January 2006 - Handling briefingfrom Asian Medical Research Institute

(AMRI)

h 22 June 2006 - ContinuedProfessional Development pro-

gramme in Hospital Putrajaya where-

by a presentation on acupuncture

practice was done

h 16 August 2006 - Discussion withNational Accreditation Board and

Quality Section, Ministry of Higher

Education

h 21 August 2006 - Workshop onDevelopment of Standard and Criteria

for T/CM Programme was held in

Institute of Health Management to

discuss 4 modalities; Traditional

Massage, Naturopathy, Acupuncture

and Traditional Medicine

h 28 – 29 August 2006 - Introduction toBasic Anatomy and Physiology

course for practitioners of T/CM was

held in Institute for Medical Research

h 3 September 2006 – Seminar onTraditional and Complementary

Medicine in Johor on cancer

treatment using traditional method in

China

Visits

h 26 April 2006 - Visits to various homeopathy colleges in Klang Valley

h 10 July 2006 -Visit to Kevala Centre

h 11 July 2006 -Visit to Scent Instituteof Beauty & Aroma Therapy Sdn Bhd

h 2 September 2006 - Visit to hospitalsin Singapore which have traditional

chinese medicine units

Standard & Quality

h One of the major responsibilities of the standard and quality section is ensuring that T/CM practitioners meet the expected qualification.

h Assisting in the accreditation of training institutions and universities offering T/CM programmes is also a priority in ensuring the quality and safety of the services rendered by these qualified practitioners.

h Public education through promotions and seminars are conducted to direct and advise the public to seek the expertise ofonly qualified and professional traditional and complementary medicine (T/CM) practitioners.

h In-house training is also of paramount importance to this section as this will ascertain continued professional developmentamongst the T/CMD staffs.

Activities of 2006

Activities carried out up-to-date are:

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Highlights of 2006

TRADITIONAL & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE HEALTH TOURISM SEMINAR and COURSE IN JOHOR BAHRU

Participants at the seminar Participants at the course

TRADITIONAL & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE HEALTH TOURISM SEMINAR and COURSE in the EAST COAST ZONE

Participants at the seminar Participants at the course

INTEGRATIVE HOSPITAL KEPALA BATAS , PULAU PINANG

View of the T/CM unit Herbal garden at the entrance to the T/CM unit Top view of the herbal garden

TRADITIONAL & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE HEALTH TOURISM SEMINAR and COURSE in SABAH

Dr.Goh Cheng Soon, Principal Assistant Director giving atalk to participants Q & A session

TRADITIONAL & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE HEALTH TOURISM SEMINAR and COURSE IN SARAWAK

Participants at the seminar Participants at the courseEn. Jaafar Lassa, Principal Assistant Director, presentating a souvenir to Pn. Saleha Md. Ewan


TRADITIONAL & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE HEALTH TOURISM SEMINAR in PETALING JAYA

Foreword from Datuk Ir. Dr. M.S. Pillay,

Deputy Director General of Health

Dr. Ramli Abd. Ghani, Director of

T/CMD, addressing the participants

The participants at the seminar

VISIT TO HOSPITAL PUTRA, MALACCA

WHO VISIT to T/CM DIVISION

Briefing by a Hospital Putra representative Presentation of souvenir

In front of the TCM ward

A group photo in front of the meeting roomDr. Shamsaini Shamsuddin, Principal Assistant Director,

briefing the visitors

Touring the new Standard & Quality Section Sharing a light moment

Acupuncture demonstration A group photo at the Acupuncture Outpatient Clinic


TRADITIONAL AND COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE DIVISION,

MINISTRY OF HEALTH MALAYSIA

1st Floor, Block E, Cenderasari Road, 50590 Kuala Lumpur

Phone: 03-26985077 | Fax: 03-26911259 | E-mail: [email protected]

Website : http://tcm.moh.gov.my

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Phone

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