Peptim - Pertubuhan Perubatan Tradisional India Malaysia

24/04/2026

A defining gathering, a clearer path forward , highlights from PEPTIM's 21st AGM and the impactful AKTA 775 presentation.

23/04/2026

PEPTIM 21st Annual General Meeting

The 21st Annual General Meeting of PEPTIM was successfully held on 4 April 2026 at ICC Hall, Brickfields, bringing together members in the spirit of unity, reflection, and forward movement.

A key highlight of the meeting was the insightful presentation on AKTA 775 by Dr. Tajul Iqmal Bin Tajul Arus, Ketua Penolong Pengarah Kanan (Pegawai Perubatan UD14), Ketua Cawangan Inspektorat dan Penguatkuasaan, Bahagian Perubatan Tradisional dan Komplementari. His sharing provided valuable clarity and guidance, further strengthening our collective understanding of the regulatory landscape.

We extend our sincere appreciation to all members for your presence, engagement, and continued commitment. Your support and dedication remain the foundation of PEPTIM’s growth and progress.

Together, we continue to build on a strong foundation - moving forward with purpose, alignment, and a shared vision for the future.

24/03/2026

Tinjauan ini bertujuan untuk mendapatkan pandangan orang awam mengenai kebolehlaksanaan pengawalseliaan hipnoterapi di bawah sistem penjagaan kesihatan Malaysia. Tinjauan ini adalah untuk membantu memastikan amalan perubatan tradisional dan komplementari di Malaysia adalah selamat, beretika dan dika...

11/01/2026

Traditional & Complementary Medicine Practitioners Day 2026 was held on 8th January 2026 from 2pm-5pm at KL Wellness City Gallery, Bukit Jalil. The event was organised by KL Wellness City.

PEPTIM along with five other associations (MCMA, GAPERA, MPHM, Darussyifa’ and FCNMAM) actively participated in the event.

13/10/2025

PEPTIM Practitioners Exchange 2025 - Connect2Heal was held on 27/09/2025 at NSCBICC, Brickfields, KL. The gathering featured more than 15 speakers who exchanged practical wisdom in their respective fields of practice. This presented an opportunity to learn from fellow practitioners across the fields of Traditional Indian medicine such as Siddha and Ayurveda. Moreover, the event was organized to build stronger networks and collaborations. In the spirit of collaboration, several invited guests graced the event including the President of MISAA.

11/08/2025

20th Annual General Meeting (AGM) - Hybrid

PEPTIM's 20th AGM was held on 28/06/2025 at NSCBICC, Kuala Lumpur and virtually via Google Meet. During the AGM, a general election was conducted and office bearers were elected for the 2025-2027 term. Moreover, an awards ceremony was held in recognition of the practitioners' contributions to PEPTIM and Traditional Indian Medicine. Congratulations to the awards recipients and the newly elected committee.

11/08/2025

Ayurveda & Siddha Conference -3rd PIO Day

PEPTIM in collaboration with GOPIO, High Commission of India Kuala Lumpur, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Indian Cultural Centre, Kuala Lumpur and FICCIM organised a conference on Siddha & Ayurveda on 12 July 2025 in conjunction with the 3rd PIO Day 2025. With the theme "The Current Trends and Future Direction for Ayurveda & Siddha Practice in Malaysia", the conference was moderated by Vaithiyar Nithyananthan. The speakers from Malaysia and India included Vaithiyar Shamini, Vaithiyar Letchmy, Vaithiyar Vasanda Kumar, Dr. Sridhar, Dr. Vanitha Muralikumar and Vaithiyar Melissa. Held at the International Youth Centre, Kuala Lumpur, the conference was attended by over 200 participants.

11/08/2025

SHORT COURSE FOR T&CM PRACTITIONERS

A 4-hour course was held on 10th August 2025 (9am to 1pm) at Lincoln University College. Organized by HillRiche in collaboration with PEPTIM, the Micro-Credential Course on Blood Test Report Interpretation was concise and easy to understand. The course was specially designed for T&CM practitioners, students, and wellness enthusiasts. Thank you to everyone who participated in the course. We hope you found the session valuable and it has helped boost your knowledge and confidence in attending to patients. Stay tuned for future courses.

11/08/2025

𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐎𝐍 𝐀 𝐒𝐔𝐂𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐅𝐔𝐋 𝐀𝐆𝐌 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐀 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐈𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐄

We are pleased to announce that PEPTIM’s Annual General Meeting successfully concluded on 28th June 2025. Congratulations to the new lineup for the term of 2025 – 2027.

Advisor – Vaithiyar Sivakkumaran Tirumalai
Advisor – Vaithiyar Appavu Rengasamy
President – Vaidya Raggupathi a/l Somasundaram Pillai
Secretary – Mr. Paramasivam a/l Mogan
Treasurer – Vaithiyar Nirmalan a/l Kumaran
Vice President Ayurveda – Dr.Shangkari Kumar
Assistant Vice President Ayurveda – Vaidya Letchmy a/p Ponnusamy
Vice President Siddha – Vaithiyar Vasanda Kumar a/l Nadarajah
Assistant Vice President Siddha – Dr Thayala Sridhar a/l Pichaikaren
Vice President Yoga & Indian Naturopathy – Vaidya Veerasamy a/l Batumallah
Assistant Vice President Yoga and Indian Naturopathy – Vaithiyar Canapathy a/l Boyan
Committee Member – Vaithiyar Ganesh a/l Sundram
Committee Member – Vaithiyar Ganesan a/l Vengadasalam
Committee Member – Vaithiyar Nithiyananthan V Muniandy
Committee Member – Vaithiyar Premalatha a/p Shanmugam
Auditor – Vaithiyar Shamini a/p Karisenan
Auditor – Vaithiyar Sundaravadivu a/p Dorai Raja

29/10/2024

REGISTRATION FOR THE FINAL BATCH OF CBC SIDDHA

Siddha practitioners, who have received the Notification Letter from T&CM Division to attend the Capacity Building Course (KPK Siddha), are requested register using the below link :

https://forms.gle/F8bNzYZEfNmpsa1A6

Registration deadline is 14th June 2025. Further details are stated in the link.

Note: For CBC Ayurveda, you may contact Arogya at 0340505363.

Access Google Forms with a personal Google account or Google Workspace account (for business use).

29/10/2024

T&CM Division, Ministry of Health and the National Institute of Health (NIH) organised a Townhall Session & Workshop on T&CM Research Priorities in Malaysia. PEPTIM President and members attended the townhall & workshop which was held on 19th September.