The Policy and Development Section is one of the 5 sections under the Traditional and Complementary Medicine Division (T&CMD), Ministry of Health Malaysia. The main function of this section is to develop policies and to implement the T&CM practices that are proven to be safe and effective into the national healthcare system.

 The Head of Policy & Development Section oversees 2 units under this section. The names and roles of these units are:

Development Unit

1. Plan, set and monitor activities for the development of T&CM services into the national healthcare system.
2. Oversee, plan and monitor the provision of T&CM services in MOH health facilities.
3. Oversee, plan and monitor the operation and development of T&CM Branch Offices in Malaysia.

Policy and International Relations Unit 

1. To plan, conduct and review activities related to the T&CM legislation and policies.
2. To develop, implement and evaluate T&CM relevant health policy and planning in Malaysia.
3. To coordinate matters relating to the Parliament at the divisional level.
4. To plan and establish strategic international collaboration in the field of T&CM
5. To plan and manage international delegation visit programs and bilateral technical meetings related to the field of T&CM.
6. To prepare proposals, summaries, speaking notes or press statements for the senior MOH officials as well as feedback to the media.