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Malaysia\u2019s Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine (TCIM) system reflects Malay Traditional Medicine, Chinese medicine, Indian Ayurveda and Orang Asli (Indigenous) practices. Treatments include herbal therapies, massage (<\/span>urut<\/span><\/i>), acupuncture, cupping and spiritual healing (<\/span>bomoh<\/span><\/i>). These systems coexist across ethnic and regional contexts.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Ministry of Health\u2019s Traditional and Complementary Medicine Division oversees licensing, regulation and integration. TCIM services are provided in public hospitals and practitioner certification is required. 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