A Comparative View on the Traditional and Complementary Medicine (TCM) Regulation in Malaysia and China

Norazlina Abdul Aziz; Izuan Izzaidi Azmi; Nurrulhuda Ahmad; Tajul Iqmal Tajul Arus

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v8iSI17.5442

Authors

Norazlina Abdul Aziz Faculty of Law, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Izuan Izzaidi Azmi Faculty of Law, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Nurrulhuda Ahmad Faculty of Law, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Tajul Iqmal Tajul Arus Division of Traditional & Complementary Medicine, Ministry of Health, Putrajaya, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v8iSI17.5442

Keywords:

Traditional and Complimentary Medicine, Healthcare, Malaysian Law, China Law

Abstract

The Traditional and Complementary Medicine (TCM) law in Malaysia needs to be revised to address TCM issues. The inadequacies may impact the quality of the TCM services delivery and the safety of the practitioner, patients, and the public. This study comparatively explored laws in Malaysia and China to recommend improvement on Malaysia's current legal position. The study adopts a qualitative method comprising a doctrinal study and content analysis approach on the healthcare and TCM-related legal framework. The expected outcome of this study will be significant to the government and policymakers.

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