International Exchange of Traditional Chinese Medicine
The development status and analysis of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Malaysia
Cui Xin, Bee Eow Gaik, Ching Tee Bee, Xu Jing, Wei Jingjing, Shi Han, Wang Zhibo, Liu Yiqing, Xu Yuqin, Zhao Jing, Hui KaKit, Cao Hongxin
Published 2021-06-30
Cite as Int J Trad Chin Med, 2021, 43(6): 527-531. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn115398-20200921-00017
Abstract
Malaysia is a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural constitutional monarchy and federal system located in Southeast Asia. The top three diseases that cause deaths are ischemic heart disease, lower respiratory tract infections and stroke. Lower respiratory tract infections, colorectal cancer and Alzheimer’s disease have been the fastest growing diseases in recent years. The health insurance system complements public and private health care system. Traditional medicine in Malaysia includes Malaysian Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Indian Medicine, Islamic Medicine and homeopathy. Although TCM, such as acupuncture, has not been covered by health insurance, it is widely used under the impetus of the local Chinese people. At present, in Malaysia, the TCM public acceptance and education need promotion, and scientific researches need to be improved. It is hoped that in the future, the development of TCM in Malaysia will be better developed and disseminated by promoting TCM relevant legislation, increasing public awareness, focusing on education and training, and carrying out international scientific research cooperation.
Key words:
Medicine, traditional; Malaysia; Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM); Development status; Insurance, health; International cooperation
Contributor Information
Cui Xin
Industry Special Office of 2009, Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China
Department 1 of Traumatology, Wangjing Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100102, China
Bee Eow Gaik
Department of Cerebral Neurology, Penang General Hospital, Penang 11600, Malaysia
Ching Tee Bee
AM.D. Clinic, Johor Bahru, Johor Bahru 80400, Malaysia
Xu Jing
Industry Special Office of 2009, Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China
Docotoral Degree Student of Grade 2018, Eye Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100040, China
Wei Jingjing
Industry Special Office of 2009, Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China
Docotoral Degree Student of Grade 2018, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
Docotoral Degree Student of Grade 2018, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100091, China
Shi Han
Industry Special Office of 2009, Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China
Docotoral Degree Student of Grade 2018, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100091, China
Wang Zhibo
Graduate School, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China
Liu Yiqing
Graduate School, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China
Xu Yuqin
Graduate School, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China
Zhao Jing
Industry Special Office of 2009, Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China
Hui KaKit
Center for East-West Medicine (CEWM), University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles 90024, USA
Cao Hongxin
China Association of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
