Indigenous Knowledge of Traditional Medicinal Plant Use among Malaysia-Indonesia Border Communities on Sebatik Island Sabah

The National Policy on Traditional and Complementary Medicine (T&CM) was developed in 2001 and revised in 2007.This policy plays a crucial role in the development framework of T&CM in Malaysia and serves as a guide to achieve the desired goals, ensuring that the practice of traditional and complementary medicine is safe and of high quality for the wellbeing of all citizens.The aim of this study is to discuss the use of traditional plants among the Malaysia-Indonesia border communities, better known as Sebatik Island.Sebatik Island, located in Sabah, is a newly developing area in terms of infrastructure and facilities, which has led to a low level of access for the local population in terms of healthcare, education, and other social services.As a result, traditional planting and farming activities have become the primary livelihood for the population, ensuring food security and serving as an alternative form of medical treatment.This study is conducted as a case study, using methods of observation and in-depth interviews.The findings indicate that the use of traditional plants