T&CM Practitioners Day 2026 Strengthens Governance, Knowledge Sharing And Sectoral Collaboration
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- The Traditional and Complementary Medicine (T&CM) Practitioners Day 2026 was held here today, bringing together practitioners, regulators and industry leaders to strengthen governance, knowledge-sharing and collaboration within Malaysia’s T&CM sector.
Organised by KL Wellness City in support of the Ministry of Health (MOH) Malaysia’s vision to promote safe, quality and responsible Traditional and Complementary Medicine, the half-day programme served as an official platform for professional engagement, information dissemination and sectoral dialogue, reinforcing the alignment of T&CM practices with national healthcare policies.
KL Wellness City executive director Datuk Seri Dr Vincent Tiew said the event reflected a shared commitment to developing a holistic and integrated healthcare and wellness ecosystem in Malaysia.
“The objective is not merely to host an event, but to establish a sustained platform that supports innovation and responsible development within the traditional and complementary medicine sector,” he said in his opening remarks.
The event was also attended by Health deputy director-general (Medical) Datuk Dr Nor Azimi Yunus.
Tiew said the programme marked the first dedicated T&CM engagement and was intended to be the starting point for ongoing dialogue and partnership with practitioners, professional associations and industry stakeholders.
He noted that T&CM plays an important role in complementing conventional medical practice by supporting wellness, chronic care management and patient recovery.
“In today’s AI-driven era, healthcare is no longer viewed solely through the lens of traditional or standard Western medicine, with growing recognition that holistic care — encompassing prevention, recovery, rehabilitation, mental well-being and quality of life — requires a more integrated approach,” he said.
Meanwhile, Dr Nor Azimi emphasised the importance of collaboration in advancing T&CM practices, noting that T&CM is an integral part of Malaysia’s cultural heritage and continues to play an increasingly important role in wellness, rehabilitation and recovery, complementing conventional medical care.
She reiterated the MOH’s commitment to governance and regulatory oversight, stressing that the framework is designed not as a barrier but as an enabler to protect practitioners and support sustainable growth in the sector.
“Since the registration process began in 2021, more than 17,000 practitioners have been registered under T&CM. We encourage continued engagement to ensure practitioners participate safely and responsibly,” she said, adding that the ministry remains focused on standards, supervision and public trust.
A key highlight of the event was the MOH briefing session titled ‘Regulation of Traditional and Complementary Medicine Services in Malaysia’, which outlined updates to the regulatory framework, compliance requirements, and enforcement mechanisms for T&CM services nationwide.
The programme continued with a T&CM Forum, themed ‘Bridging Traditional Wisdom with Modern Recovery’, featuring insights from respected leaders and policymakers in the field.
-- BERNAMA
