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The first T&CM Council Meeting

The first T&CM Council Meeting held on 16 January 2017 at Block C,
Ministry of Health Malaysia (MoH), Jalan Cenderasari, Kuala Lumpur
Source: Traditional & Complementary Medicine Practice Section, MoH

RECIPIENTS OF SCHOLARSHIPS BY T&CM DIVISION STAFFS

For the year 2017, two of T&CM Division staffs were proudly chosen amongst numerous candidates
to receive prestigious scholarships in certain fields related to health management in foreign countries.
Those who had received these scholarships are:
i. Dr. Jaspal Kaur a/p Marik Singh; and
ii. Ms Teoh Sheh Ki.

Dr. Jaspal was chosen for a scholarship under The Young Leaders Program (YLP). The YLP is
collaboration with the Japanese Government with the aim to cultivate future national leaders in Asian
and other countries, to establish friendly relationship among various countries and to improve policy
planning activities by forming a network among national leaders through deepening their understanding
of Japan. Dr. Jaspal started her studies in Nagoya University in September 2017 and is expected to
complete her Master’s programme in December 2018.

Ms Teoh Sheh Ki was chosen for the Chevening Scholarship. Chevening is the United Kingdom
government’s international awards scheme aimed at developing global leaders. The recipients are
personally selected by British embassies and High Commissioners throughout the world. Chevening
offers a unique opportunity for future leaders and influencers from all over the world to develop
professionally and academically; network extensively, experience UK culture, and build lasting positive
relationships. Ms Teoh Sheh Ki was one of those that had successfully acquired the prestigious
scholarship and is pursuing her Masters in Health Economics at the University of Sheffield, United
Kingdom.

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