Global Information Hub for Integrated Medicine : Through Malaysia to the World!

GlobinMed was set up in sync with the significant increase of the role of Traditional and Complementary Medicine (T/CM) in contributing to the maintenance of human health over the years. It was a conclusion from the 12th Meeting of Commonwealth Health Ministers who suggested that scattered information on T/CM from Commonwealth countries should be gathered, evaluated and centralized for easy access.

The elements of Malaysia’s strengths; the Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) set up, a melting pot of rich biodiversity, various ethnic groups practicing many forms of traditional knowledge, beliefs and practices, and the of a strong; assisted our bid to host the information hub.

Malaysia, with its myriad of unique inherent strengths; rich biodiversity, multiethnicity, strong support from a stable government, together with the establishment of the Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC), was given the honour to host a global electronic information resource on Traditional and Complementary Medicine (T/CM) after much deliberation during the 13th Commonwealth Health Minister Meeting on 27 November 2001 and the Pre-World Health Assembly meeting on 12 May 2002.

The Institute for Medical Research (IMR) of the Ministry of Health Malaysia was officially granted the approval by the Malaysian Cabinet to implement this strategic project on 28 August 2002. A prototype was launched in October 2003 and the project is continually developed into the current phase.

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Fly to PIC/S Annual Meeting and Seminar with Special Price!

Malaysia Airlines (MAS) the country’s main airline carrier will be providing special assistance to all participants and accompanying persons in making arrangements for their flights. MAS will provide special discounts for participants and accompanying persons to attend the PIC/S MALAYSIA 2010 Annual Meeting and Seminar on GMP Inspection of Traditional/Herbal Medicine Manufacturers.


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Official Event Logo : MALAYSIA PIC/S ANNUAL MEETING AND SEMINAR 2010

LOGO DESCRIPTION

The PIC/S Annual Meeting and Seminar 2010 on GMP Inspection of Traditional/Herbal Medicine Manufacturers 2010 logo was designed based on nationhood of Malaysia and the achievement of our country. The 5 elements that made up this logo are: National Emblem, Hibiscus, the colours of Malaysian flag, the Petronas Twin Towers and the PIC/S logo .

1. The Petronas Twin Towers was renowned as the world’s tallest building in the year 1999. The recognition was given by The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) before the title was taken over by Taipei 101 in 2004. However, it is still recognised as the tallest twin towers ever built to date. It indicates Malaysia’s highest achievement at that time and a symbol of development progress towards achieving Vision 2020.

The twin towers were aspirated by the fourth Prime Minister, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamed. Standing 452m above the ground, the towers were built based on Islamic geometric forms indicating Islam as the official religion. The two interlocking squares create the shape of an eight-pointed star. Upon the star, are eight superimposed semi circles softening the inner angles. It reflects the important Islamic principle of ‘Unity within unity, harmony, stability and rationality’. Its Sky Bridges at the 41^st floor has become a main attraction for not only local, but also foreign tourist.

2. The National Emblem and Coat of Arms of Malaysia signifies the Malaysia’s Federal constitution, which comprises a shield, two tigers as supporters to the shield, a crescent and fourteen pointed stars and the motto “Bersekutu Bertambah Mutu”. As the emblem descended from the coat of arms of the Federated Malay States under British colonial rule, the current emblem of the Malaysian state resembles European heraldic practices.

3. The PIC/S logo signifies Malaysia as the 26^th regulatory member of PIC/S. The Membership of National Pharmaceutical Control Bureau, Ministry of Health Malaysia was confirmed on 1^st January 2002. The NPCB was admitted following the standard PIC/S accession procedure, which was completed both rapidly and successfully.

4. The Hibiscus was declared as the National flower in the year 1960. Scientifically known as Hibiscus rosa sinensis (Bunga Raya in Malay), it represents more than 1000 flora available in Malaysia. The red petals symbolize courage, life and the rapid growth of Malaysians. The five petals represent the National Principles (Rukun Negara) – Belief in God, Loyalty to King and Country, Supremacy of the Constitution, the Rule of Law and Good Behaviour and Morality. Every part of the flower itself carries a significant value in traditional medicine.

5. The four-color lines of yellow, red, blue and white represent the four great colours of the Malaysian flag.

The yellow signifies the Malaysia’s royalty colour, which also can be seen on the crescent and star.

The red signifies the strength and valour of Malaysians.

The blue signifies the unity and harmony of the people in

Malaysia that live together as one in a multiracial and

multicultural country.

The White in between signifies peace and honesty.