Wee (third from left) joins organisers during the presentation of a Malaysia Book of Records certificate at a charity clinic event held at BCCK on Apr 12.

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By Amanda L

KUCHING, Apr 12: A total of 1,041 patients received free Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treatment during a one-day charity clinic which was officially recognised by the Malaysia Book of Records with about 100 practitioners volunteering their services.

According to Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng, the initiative reflected community compassion and improved access to healthcare services, with the clinic running from 8am to about 5pm and providing free treatment throughout the day.

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“TCM involves more than herbal remedies and includes practices such as cupping, qigong, acupuncture and tui na massage,” he told reporters after handing over of a certificate from the Malaysia Book of Records for the charity medical event held at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) today.

Meanwhile, some practitioners reportedly treated up to 200 patients as participants rotated between different treatment stations, contributing to the high turnout of more than 1,000 people seeking treatment.

The clinic was held in conjunction with a traditional Chinese medicine conference in Kuching, where practitioners gathered to exchange knowledge and professional views.

“The official figure of 1,041 patients will be submitted for certification by the Malaysia Book of Records.

“Registration records indicated around 1,100 attendees as some participants took their forms home after completing treatment affecting the final count. — DayakDaily