Traditional knowledge documentation in Malaysia: developing a comprehensive approach

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Lim Hin Fui (limhf@frim.gov.my), Norini Haron, Nik Musaadah Mustapha, Norshakila Yusof, Intan Nurulhani Baharuddin, Tan Ai Lee, Nurul Husna Zaidi, Fadzureena Jamaludin and Mastura Mohtar
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EAS Strategic Options, 2014, vol. 2014, issue 20, pages 14-15

Abstract: Traditional knowledge of medicinal plants used by the indigenous people and local communities has been discussed in national and international forums. Developing countries are taking steps to document such knowledge, which is fast disappearing amidst the increasing use of modern medicine among the younger generation, who is less keen to inherit such knowledge from traditional practitioners

Keywords: Malaysia; non timber forest products; orang asli; traditional knowledge; forest communities; medicine (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2014
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