Malaysia has the potential to become the main traditional medicine supplier due to the various plants that we have in our country which are capable of treating most diseases. The international market is waiting for us.
YAB Datin Paduka Seri Rosmah Mansor, wife of Deputy Prime Minster of Malaysia

Before, we weren't sure if traditional remedies really worked, but now we do because they have been corroborated by modern science.
YAB Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali, wife of former Prime Minister of Malaysia

Today, these natural herbs have been scientifically researched and authenticated as beneficial to health.
YB Dato' Seri Sharizat Abdul Jalil, Minister of Women, Family and Community Development

Many cultures in Malaysia and Asia have such valuable medicinal herbs embedded in their dietary culture, such as ulam.
YAB Datuk Amar Puan Sri Dr Hajjah Laila Taib, wife of Sarawak Chief Minister

This is first time in the world that major issues of women's health and Asian traditional medicine are being addressed under one roof.
YBhg Datin Maria Musa, Chairperson of Malaysian Advisory Board for WHAT Medicine 2005

“Malaysia has three great healing traditions - namely Malay, Chinese and Indian, the truly Asian traditional medicine”.
YBhg Datuk Dr Ahmed Tasir Lope Pihie, President/Chief Executive of MIGHT and Executive Chairman of Malaysian Herbal Corporation

WHAT Medicine is tremendous initiative that is branding Malaysia internationally especially in terms of science.
YBhg Tan Sri Dato' Dr Haji Ani Arope, Chairman, Universiti Sains Malaysia

“Malaysia has the potential to become the main traditional medicine supplier due to the various plants that we have in our country which are capable of treating most diseases. The international market is waiting for us.”
YAB Datin Paduka Seri Rosmah Mansor, wife of Deputy Prime Minster of Malaysia

“Before, we weren't sure if traditional remedies really worked, but now we do because they have been corroborated by modern science.”
YAB Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali, wife of former Prime Minister of Malaysia

“Traditional and complementary medicine is a vital component of our Biotech policy. In particular, Malaysian herbs have big potential to be serious contenders on the global stage. Biotechnology ensures that the best of these traditions are preserved, efficacy enhanced and safety improved to meet the growing demands for traditional medicine in modern healthcare.”
Dato’ Iskandar Mizal Mahmood, CEO, Malaysian Biotech Corporation

“I am really pleased that Malaysia has taken an active lead in promoting this conference. Indeed, this is wonderful given Malaysia’s unique position on the equator, her huge mega diversity and the richness of the traditional systems of the three major races – Malays, Chinese and Indians.”
HRH Sultanah Hajjah Kalsom, Sultanah Pahang

“Traditional medicine has been serving a large part of the community from the beginning. It is now important to note that these systems of medicine need proper study and scientific documentation; which will lead to evidence based medicine and will then find its way into the mainstream medicine’s arsenal.”
YB Datuk Chua Soi Lek, former Minister of Health, Malaysia

The Scientific content was a solid beginning to a new field, empowering and a good source of networking.
Prof. Gerard C. Bodeker, International Scientific Co-Chair, WHAT Medicine 2005

Congratulations! for organising a stupendously successful conference.
Padma Venkat, India

I am happy to be able to contribute to the WHAT Medicine conference.
Prof. Halijah Ibrahim, Malaysia

I am really happy and thankful to be involved in such a successful and prestigious conference.
Prof. Dr. Ferdousi Begum, Bangladesh

The conference was a most interesting experience and I hope it is successful not only because of the excellence of its presentations but in its ultimate aim of making a difference to and being a positive influence in the life of Asian women.
Sadia Rashid, Pakistan

It was a memorable conference, first ever.
Dr. Wang Li, China

It was a very well organised and beneficial conference.
Emeritus Prof. Dr Dayrit, Philippines

It was a very good meeting and well organised with very honourable mission.
Prof. Dr. Suhaila Mohamed, Malaysia

“It was an honour to be part of the team – and had an exciting interaction. I am looking forward to develop deeper and longer interactions with this region.”
Professor Larry Walker, Director, National Center for Natural Products Research, University of Mississippi, USA

“Malaysia is indeed unique in her biodiversity and her equatorial location in the heart of the oldest rainforest in the world. She also represents a unique “melting pot” of the healing traditions of the three major races of Asia.”
Dr. G.N. Qazi, Director, Indian Institute of Integrated Medicine (IIIM), India

Thank you so much for everything, i really enjoyed it ........ China

It was a wonderful opportunity to mix with academics in this field and it was a truly enriching experience .......... Australia

The arrangements were ideal, the setting was beautiful, the conference was a great success. I feel blessed! ...... USA

I really enjoyed the WHAT Medicine Conference and of course I was impressed to see the beautiful Malaysia and its development and the community harmony ....... Pakistan