TCM Fiesta

TCM Students providing medical treatment and check-ups to the public

UTAR Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Club held a "TCM Fiesta" on 29 to 30 June 2016 at Sungai Long Campus.

Organising Chairperson Tay Ching Sheng said, “The aim of organising the TCM Fiesta was to promote the knowledge of Chinese medicine to the public and community.” It also aimed to enhance the relationship between UTAR and the community and to provide an opportunity for the students to get involved in TCM treatments.

Acupuncture session

UTAR President Ir Prof Academician Dato’ Dr Chuah Hean Teik said, “I am a supporter of TCM and I have full confidence in it as well. I hoped students of TCM will continue upholding the the spirit of professionalism and contributing to the community, citizenry, and country. I also hope that when students of TCM finish their studies, they will carry out the practice of TCM professionally and pursue higher ethical standards.”

Department of Chinese Medicine Head Dr Te Kian Keong said, “This is the first time that UTAR TCM Club has held such a huge event on campus and our students put in a lot of effort and ideas to ensure the event goes successfully and smoothly. I wish to draw attention to the spirit of teamwork and innovation of the students. This is also the first time that our lecturers and students provided in-campus medical treatment to the public. I hope both lecturers and students can gain more experience through this event and organise more beneficial events like this again in the future.”

A TCM lecturer and student providing free consultation

Among the other VIPs who attended the opening ceremony were Sungai Long Medical Center CEO Alexandra Chong, Sun Ten Pharmaceutical Mfg (M) Sdn Bhd Assistant Marketing Manager Chia Chin Koon, Malaysian Chinese Medical Association (MCMA) Representative Erin Lim Lih Zhe, and UTAR Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Deputy Dean Alan Ong Han Kiat.