Homeopathy in Malaysia

Dr Mohd Hairuddin Abd Hamid
Presiden Persatuan Pengamal Sains Perubatan Homeopathy Negeri Johor

Till Homoeopathy has been in existence for almost two centuries. Ever since its discovery Homeopathy has flourished all over the world. In Europe especially in Germany, where it originated, England. France, Switzerland, Belgium, Austria, Hungary, and other European countries, Homoeopathy it not uncommon. Likewise it has it has dlourished in Latih American especially in Brazil and Argentina where it has ever American states.

Over times, Homeopathy has penetrated into Asia into countries like Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka and also further south as to Australia. For after 127 years Homoeopathy finally erached Malaysia in 1937.

It has almost been half a century now Homoeopathy being in existence in Malaysia. Over the period only a fraction of our total populations really know what homoeopathy theraphy is all about. The process of disseminating informations was rather slow. Understandably during the times of the founder of Homeopathy in Malaysia, Allahyarham Professor Dr. Burhaniddin Al Hilmy in the 1930s dan 40s communications and mass media were limited if compared to present day situation.

Subsequently, there came the contemporary Homoeopathy since the 1970s. distinguished among the many are prominent figures like Dr. Hj Mohamad Yaakob, Dr. Ghani Sulaiman, Dr. Hj. Abdul Hamid Baba, Dr. Mohd Nor Nordin, Dr. Nik Omar Nik Daud And a few other who have contributed much toword the development of homoeopathy in Malaysia. Their many years of dedicated services towords the society as a shole and to fellow, Muslims in particular should never be allowed to go unnoticed. They are the “ heart, mind and soul” of Homeopathy in Malaysia today. They also the “muitiplier” of Homoeopathy doctors Malaysia today.

It goes without saying the more the figures the greater the multiplier and many homeopathic associations are coming up. Here and there associations were formed. If we think in term of quantity, the more it is better it will be. But if we think in term of quality, one is better than many. That one must have the best qualities. There must be unity in direction, unity in command, sense of belonging and unity in most if not all respects.

The present day challenges and threats to Homoeopathy are ever growing. To meet the challenges we connot afford to have any but weak associations. Many but unable to increase and protect the interests of its member is useless. What we need is one but strong association which can give its members the best protection they require.

Realising the fact, homeopathy need to unite under one roof. As the well known Malay saying that state , “Bersatu kita teguh bercerai kita runtuh.” However, how good are we at keeping with what is being said? Now is the time for us to prove it.

Writer himself had often been very concern about the unity of fellow Homoeopaths. Fortunately a groups of our practitioner had the initiative to start and encountering many difficulties though but yet managed to go through it all.

On the 26th August 2005, a new association is born. The birth of the association is to fulfil the Malay saying. A society / association that is full of promises and hopes. An association that sincere Johorean Homoeopaths have been much waiting for. This is the time to prove our sincerity towards future development of Homoeopathy in Malaysia in particular. That is the association. The birth certificate was given, It has been named “ Persatuan Pengamal Sains Perubatan Homoeopathy Negeri Johor. In short it is called the PPSPHNJ. It has been approved by virtue of Section 7 Societies Act 1966 (S7 Akta Pertubuhan 1966).