Sarawak seeking for opportunities to collaborate with Chinese university on herbal medicine
KUCHING: Sarawak is looking into the possibility of engaging with a university in China related to herbal medicine. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state is venturing into natural resources, so he would like to suggest that the state explore herbal medicine. “Borneo is rich in biodiversity. Then, we have the scientists […]
China gushes over Sarawak’s TCM potential
SIBU: Sarawak’s diverse ecology is a treasure trove for traditional medicine and China is seeing much benefit from it. Consul General of the People’s Republic of China here, Xing Weiping, said the state’s unique environment holds out great potential for the development of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). “People in Sarawak trust and love traditional Chinese […]
Traditional Chinese medicine enjoys good demand
SIBU: In the long flow of history, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has always adapted with the changing times, thanks to the efforts of experts and scholars from different eras conducting in-depth research. Pointing out this, president of Sarawak Traditional Chinese Physicians Association (STCPA) Dr Tony Kong Choon Hing said he believed that, especially with the […]
Residents fear water hyacinths may hide crocs
Water hyacinth (scientific name Eichhornia crassipes) is an aquatic plant that usually grows on the surface of rivers in South America and Asian countries such as Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia and produces bright purple flowers. In Thailand, besides being used to control and preserve the ecosystem, the water hyacinths are valued for their skin health […]
Traditional medicine tourism and healthcare are on the rise
KUALA LUMPUR: Taihang Mountains in north China sees workers planting traditional Chinese medicines (TCM) in the Bian Que TCM Valley, the largest TCM planting base at Neiqiu County in Xingtai City, Hebei Province. According to a statement, the valley is home to 28 varieties of TCM, covering more than 6,000 mu in planting area, with […]
