The education and research of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)in Malaysia started coincidentally circa Malaysia’s independence movement.Before the independence,much of the development focused on establishing treatme...The education and research of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)in Malaysia started coincidentally circa Malaysia’s independence movement.Before the independence,much of the development focused on establishing treatment centers and Chinese medical halls to provide TCM treatment.Periodicals and journals advocating TCM and its advancement were published between the 1940s and 1960s,but many did not survive after a few issues.The challenge posed by the Immigration Ordinance 1952 further united TCM practitioners and TCM associations to establish the Chinese Medical Institute of Malaya.The trend gained momentum,and many educational institutes were set up in each of Malaysia.From the 1970s,Malaysia started hosting regional and international TCM conferences.In 2000,TCM education in Malaysia had finally gained recognition from the government.ATCM program standard was thus released by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency(MQA).To date,there are seven private higher education institutions which offer TCM programs based on the MQA standards and have established international collaborations with other universities.It is projected that Malaysia’s TCM education and research will grow further as a result of China’s Belt and Road initiative.展开更多
The increasing number of TCM practitioners and herbal suppliers,both of which accelerated by the formation of various TCM institutions,substantiated the creation of regional traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)associatio...The increasing number of TCM practitioners and herbal suppliers,both of which accelerated by the formation of various TCM institutions,substantiated the creation of regional traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)associations in post-World War II Malaya.In response to the restrictions and levies imposed by the British colonial government,these regional associations united and formed a national organisation now known as the Federation of Chinese Physicians and Medicine Dealers Association of Malaya(FCPMDAM).The current designated TCM practitioner body,the Malaysian Chinese Medical Association(MCMA)were also originally established to nurture local talents in the face of import restrictions.Owing to difference with MCMA,a separate association named the Federation of Chinese Physicians and Acupuncturists Associations of Malaysia(FCPAAM)was setup in 2003 to absorb self-studied and patrimonial-educated TCM practitioners.展开更多
Although traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)has been a part of the Malaya and the Malaysia people’s method of maintaining health and well-being for many centuries,it was never been enrolled in the public health-care sy...Although traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)has been a part of the Malaya and the Malaysia people’s method of maintaining health and well-being for many centuries,it was never been enrolled in the public health-care system.However,the rising cost of Western drugs and the increasing number of people frequenting TCM has driven the government to search for cheaper options and to look into its safe practice.In 1992,the government mandated all TCM herbal products to be registered with the National Pharmaceutical Control Bureau.All TCM products sold in Malaysia are now Good Manufacturing Practice certified.The government has also established a Traditional and Complementary Medicine Division within the Ministry of Health.Between 2008 and 2014,a traditional and complementary medicine unit was set up in major hospitals in all states.TCM is one of the main services offered by the unit.In 2016,the government enacted the Traditional and Complementary Medicine Act to regulate the TCM practice.Subsequently,a 10-vear blueprint has been drawn to support the development of all traditional and complementary medicines in Malaysia.This article aims to provide a brief overview on the regulatory development of TCM in Malaysia.展开更多
Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM)in British Malaya developed concurrently with the influx of Chinese immigrants.To cater for tins growing community,Chinese medical halls which sell Chinese herbs were established in ma...Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM)in British Malaya developed concurrently with the influx of Chinese immigrants.To cater for tins growing community,Chinese medical halls which sell Chinese herbs were established in major townships.Consultation and various TCM treatments were also offered by contract TCM practitioners in some of these medical halls.As the needs for TCM services continued to grow,dedicated TCM institutions were set up subsequently.The establishment of these institutions marked the beginning of professional TCM services in the history of Malaysia.展开更多
Chinese Medicine was introduced to the Malay Peninsula during the colonial era circa 18th to 19th century.The British imported Chinese immigrants mainly for tin mining.The early Chinese settlers had brought with them ...Chinese Medicine was introduced to the Malay Peninsula during the colonial era circa 18th to 19th century.The British imported Chinese immigrants mainly for tin mining.The early Chinese settlers had brought with them the knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM)to Malaya.As time goes by,TCM becomes one of the popular traditional medicines that are accepted by other ethnicities.TCM has thus contributed to the welfare of Malaysians.In 2016,a Traditional and Complementary Medicine(T and CM)Act was passed by the Malaysia Parliament.TCM is one of the T and CM practices that fall under the regulation.TCM services are now offered in Malaysia’s public hospitals in addition to private practices.This article aims to provide a brief overview on the development of TCM in the precolonial and postindependent Malaysia.展开更多
文摘The education and research of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)in Malaysia started coincidentally circa Malaysia’s independence movement.Before the independence,much of the development focused on establishing treatment centers and Chinese medical halls to provide TCM treatment.Periodicals and journals advocating TCM and its advancement were published between the 1940s and 1960s,but many did not survive after a few issues.The challenge posed by the Immigration Ordinance 1952 further united TCM practitioners and TCM associations to establish the Chinese Medical Institute of Malaya.The trend gained momentum,and many educational institutes were set up in each of Malaysia.From the 1970s,Malaysia started hosting regional and international TCM conferences.In 2000,TCM education in Malaysia had finally gained recognition from the government.ATCM program standard was thus released by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency(MQA).To date,there are seven private higher education institutions which offer TCM programs based on the MQA standards and have established international collaborations with other universities.It is projected that Malaysia’s TCM education and research will grow further as a result of China’s Belt and Road initiative.
文摘The increasing number of TCM practitioners and herbal suppliers,both of which accelerated by the formation of various TCM institutions,substantiated the creation of regional traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)associations in post-World War II Malaya.In response to the restrictions and levies imposed by the British colonial government,these regional associations united and formed a national organisation now known as the Federation of Chinese Physicians and Medicine Dealers Association of Malaya(FCPMDAM).The current designated TCM practitioner body,the Malaysian Chinese Medical Association(MCMA)were also originally established to nurture local talents in the face of import restrictions.Owing to difference with MCMA,a separate association named the Federation of Chinese Physicians and Acupuncturists Associations of Malaysia(FCPAAM)was setup in 2003 to absorb self-studied and patrimonial-educated TCM practitioners.
文摘Although traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)has been a part of the Malaya and the Malaysia people’s method of maintaining health and well-being for many centuries,it was never been enrolled in the public health-care system.However,the rising cost of Western drugs and the increasing number of people frequenting TCM has driven the government to search for cheaper options and to look into its safe practice.In 1992,the government mandated all TCM herbal products to be registered with the National Pharmaceutical Control Bureau.All TCM products sold in Malaysia are now Good Manufacturing Practice certified.The government has also established a Traditional and Complementary Medicine Division within the Ministry of Health.Between 2008 and 2014,a traditional and complementary medicine unit was set up in major hospitals in all states.TCM is one of the main services offered by the unit.In 2016,the government enacted the Traditional and Complementary Medicine Act to regulate the TCM practice.Subsequently,a 10-vear blueprint has been drawn to support the development of all traditional and complementary medicines in Malaysia.This article aims to provide a brief overview on the regulatory development of TCM in Malaysia.
文摘Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM)in British Malaya developed concurrently with the influx of Chinese immigrants.To cater for tins growing community,Chinese medical halls which sell Chinese herbs were established in major townships.Consultation and various TCM treatments were also offered by contract TCM practitioners in some of these medical halls.As the needs for TCM services continued to grow,dedicated TCM institutions were set up subsequently.The establishment of these institutions marked the beginning of professional TCM services in the history of Malaysia.
文摘Chinese Medicine was introduced to the Malay Peninsula during the colonial era circa 18th to 19th century.The British imported Chinese immigrants mainly for tin mining.The early Chinese settlers had brought with them the knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM)to Malaya.As time goes by,TCM becomes one of the popular traditional medicines that are accepted by other ethnicities.TCM has thus contributed to the welfare of Malaysians.In 2016,a Traditional and Complementary Medicine(T and CM)Act was passed by the Malaysia Parliament.TCM is one of the T and CM practices that fall under the regulation.TCM services are now offered in Malaysia’s public hospitals in addition to private practices.This article aims to provide a brief overview on the development of TCM in the precolonial and postindependent Malaysia.
