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 Although the efficacy level may differ

                                                                                                           between traditional and modern medicines,

                                                                                                           both kind of medicines can treat many of


                                                                                                           the same illnesses.


      Effectiveness and



                                                                                                       The wrong dosage can lead to drug abuse,
      Drug Abuse or                                                                                        which concernsboth traditional and



                                                                                                           modern medicines.
      Misuse:





                                                                                                       Traditional Medicine and Complementary


                                                                                                           Act and Policy was introduced to ensure

                                                                                                           the safety and quality of traditional

                                                                                                           medicine as well as to ensure that it meet


                                                                                                           the criteria set by the government.
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