In a significant stride toward international collaboration in traditional medicine, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR), Malaysia, engaged in high-level discussions with India’s Ministry of AYUSH at Ayush Bhawan, New Delhi. The meeting was chaired by the Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH and focused on advancing Ayurvedic education and pharmaceutical recognition in Malaysia.
Exploring BAMS in Malaysia
Central to the talks was the proposal to introduce a Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery (BAMS) degree in Malaysia—a landmark development that could pave the way for formal academic exchange and curriculum alignment in Ayurveda.
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Shared Standards for Medicines
Another important agenda point was the mutual recognition of the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia.
This means both countries would agree to follow the same rulebook for Ayurvedic medicines. If a product is approved under India’s standards, Malaysia would also accept it without needing fresh testing. This move will make it easier to trade Ayurvedic products, ensure consistent quality, and build global trust in Ayurveda.
