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Malaysian SMEs Turn Market Turbulence into Opportunity with SME100 Awards Leading the Movement

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KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 December 2025 – The SME100 Awards has become one of the most trusted and influential platforms for high growth Malaysian enterprises, recognised for its rigorous evaluation standards and its role in identifying the country’s most promising businesses. Over the years, the programme has evolved into more than an award. It has become a springboard for SMEs seeking credibility, visibility and a supportive ecosystem in an increasingly volatile business landscape.

That landscape has grown more challenging than ever. Malaysian SMEs are operating in a climate defined by rising costs, talent shortages, complex regulatory requirements and tightening cash flow. Inflation continues to push operational expenses upward, while difficulties in hiring and retaining skilled talent have slowed growth for many. These pressures have created a harsh reality. Companies that lack adaptability risk losing market share, while those that act decisively are discovering opportunities in places previously overlooked.

Despite these obstacles, the SME sector has demonstrated a remarkable ability to rebound. Recent data shows that SME GDP grew by 11.6 percent, surpassing the national average and signalling that transformation, not stability, is driving growth. Many businesses have embraced digital tools, streamlined operations and explored new revenue pathways. The divide between surviving and thriving is becoming clearer, and it is defined by mindset, capability and speed.

In this environment, the SME100 Awards serves as a crucial platform for SMEs to strengthen their position. The programme provides a structured pathway for benchmarking performance, accessing regional networks and gaining recognition that matters to customers, partners and investors. By combining quantitative financial indicators with qualitative assessments and a full interview process, SME100 identifies companies that are not only resilient, but ready for the next phase of growth. For winners, the programme offers visibility, connection to a strong ASEAN SME community and access to continuous learning and collaboration opportunities.

Datuk William Ng, National President of SAMENTA, underscored the importance of this support. He said, “Malaysian SMEs are confronting some of the toughest market realities in decades. Yet the most progressive among them are proving that adversity can be a turning point. The SME100 Awards highlight these companies not simply for their achievements, but for the mindset they represent. They show the entire SME sector what is possible when we combine innovation, discipline and the willingness to change.”

The SME100 programme is further strengthened by the involvement of key industry partners. CTOS serves as the official credit reporting partner, Baker Tilly Malaysia as the official auditor and CGC Digital as the gold sponsor. Together, they enhance the transparency, credibility and relevance of the awards while reinforcing the broader ecosystem that supports SME growth.

For more information about the SME100 Awards 2025 Malaysia and the complete list of winners, please visit www.sme100.asia

LIST OF WINNERS OF THE MALAYSIA SME100 AWARDS 2025 (IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER):

  1. AA AVIATION SDN BHD
  2. AGENSI PEKERJAAN KAWA GLOBAL SDN BHD
  3. AL HIJRA HEALTHCARE SDN BHD
  4. AMD SOLUTIONS SDN BHD
  5. ARVIA SOLUTIONS
  6. AUTHENTIC TIMBER RESOURCES SDN BHD
  7. BIMAGE CONSULTING (M) SDN BHD
  8. BINA SKK SDN BHD
  9. BLACK GOLD SECURITY SDN BHD
  10. BUMI SENDAYAN SDN BHD
  11. CASA ENTERTAINMENT GROUP SDN BHD
  12. CEE INDUSTRIES SDN BHD
  13. CRILIGHT MARKETING (M) SDN BHD
  14. CRT INSIGHTS TECHNOLOGIES SDN BHD
  15. CTRM TESTING LABORATORY SDN BHD
  16. DAYASAKTI TRAVEL & TOURS SDN BHD
  17. DREAMAZE SDN BHD
  18. EDCA ENERGY SDN BHD
  19. EF STORE SDN BHD
  20. EG TECH SYSTEM SDN BHD
  21. ELITE MARKETING GROUP SDN BHD
  22. EVOPOINT SDN BHD
  23. FLEX SEAL & PUMP ENGINEERING SDN BHD
  24. FLEXI FLEX HYDRAULICS SDN BHD
  25. GREEN EXCEL ENGINEERING AND CONSULTANCY SDN BHD
  26. HAI SUAR HUAT PILING SDN BHD
  27. HEAP WAH BARAKAH SDN BHD
  28. IDMS TECHNOLOGIES SDN BHD
  29. IDPM ENGINEERING SDN BHD
  30. INDAH CLEANING SERVICES & MAINTENANCE (M) SDN BHD
  31. INDS CAPITAL SDN BHD
  32. IX REALTY SDN BHD
  33. J20 ADVANCE SDN BHD
  34. JIN SAN CONCRETE SDN BHD
  35. JNDESIGN MARKETING SDN BHD
  36. KIMAL AWNING & IRON WORKS SDN BHD
  37. KMS MANUFACTORY SDN BHD
  38. KPRJ E&C SDN BHD
  39. LES’ COPAQUE PRODUCTION SDN BHD
  40. LOGIX EXPRESS SDN BHD
  41. MABUCO SDN BHD
  42. MALGAZ INDUSTRIES SDN BHD
  43. MARCH INTERIOR STUDIO SDN BHD
  44. MATTECH MANUFACTURING SDN BHD
  45. MEOFCO SDN BHD
  46. MK HARAMAIN TRAVEL & TOURS SDN BHD
  47. MK PORRIDGE SDN BHD
  48. MTC CAFE AND RESTAURANT
  49. NEW KC TRADING SDN BHD
  50. NURSERY HONG SOON SDN BHD
  51. OG MARKETING GROUP SDN BHD
  52. QUANTUM COMPUTING SDN BHD
  53. RADDISH TECHNOLOGY SDN BHD
  54. RAY TECH (MALAYSIA) SDN BHD
  55. RFY ACES (M) SDN BHD
  56. SAI COND SALES & ENGINEERING SDN BHD
  57. SALAM MEDICAL CENTRE SDN BHD
  58. SARAMOLY (M) SDN BHD
  59. SATRIA TECHNOLOGIES SDN BHD
  60. SAUDAGAAR ASIA SDN BHD
  61. SIN THYE & COMPANY (PRO SAFETY)
  62. SIS INTEGRATED SDN BHD
  63. SK GLOBE BUSINESS CAPITAL SDN BHD
  64. SKA TRANSPORT (M) SDN BHD
  65. SKINVILLE SOLUTION SDN BHD
  66. SKY POWER SDN BHD
  67. SOFTWELL SDN BHD
  68. SOLAR VOLTECH SDN BHD
  69. SOLARLINK ENERGY SDN BHD
  70. SOON LEE STEEL SDN BHD
  71. SPEEDBRICK SDN BHD
  72. SSEMEDX SERVICES SDN BHD
  73. SUPER EDUCATIONAL ALLIANCE SDN BHD
  74. SUSTEN SDN BHD
  75. TERAS IMPIANA SDN BHD
  76. THONG WORLD SDN BHD
  77. TONG SHENG ENGINEERING SDN BHD
  78. TRUZ HOME SDN BHD
  79. UBINGO VACATIONS SDN BHD
  80. V CRITICAL ENGINEERING SDN BHD
  81. VIRTUAL ECONOMY TECHNOLOGY SDN BHD
  82. YPS TECHNOLOGY SDN BHD
  83. ZABSI INDUSTRIAL VENTILATION SDN BHD

SME100 OUTSTANDING INSPIRATIONAL ENTREPRENEUR AWARDS 2025

  • MR. DONAHUE CHONG – BIMAGE CONSULTING (M) SDN BHD
  • MR. EDWARD CHYE WEI YANG – EDCA ENERGY SDN BHD
  • MR. KALVIN CHUA – EVOPOINT SDN BHD
  • YBHG. DATO’ RAVINTHRAN S/O BALAH – INDAH CLEANING SERVICES & MAINTENANCE (M) SDN BHD
  • MR. BENJAMIN GUNG SIE KAI – JIN SAN CONCRETE SDN BHD
  • MR. CHIN KAH SHING – NURSERY HONG SOON SDN BHD
  • MR. YEE HONG HO – RFY ACES (M) SDN BHD
  • MR. DESMOND GOH – SKY POWER SDN BHD
  • MR. SIEW YOUNG MING – SSEMEDX SERVICES SDN BHD
  • IR. BAVANANTHAN A/L SELVAMANY – TERAS IMPIANA SDN BHD

SME100 SUSTAINABLE BRAND AWARDS 2025
  • EDCA ENERGY – EDCA ENERGY SDN BHD
  • JardinPèau – SKINVILLE SOLUTION SDN BHD
  • SAI COND – SAI COND SALES & ENGINEERING SDN BHD
  • IDMS TECHNOLOGIES – IDMS TECHNOLOGIES SDN BHD
  • UbinGO VACATIONS – UBINGO VACATIONS SDN BHD
SME100 WOMEN ENTREPRENEUR AWARDS 2025
  • MS. YUNLU LEE – AUTHENTIC TIMBER RESOURCES SDN BHD
  • MS. NURUL AIN BINTI MOHAMAD KHDRI – ARVIA SOLUTIONS
  • MS. FLORENCE GOH SIEW BOEY – CRT INSIGHTS TECHNOLOGIES SDN BHD
  • MS. DOREEN DING – INDS CAPITAL SDN BHD
  • MRS. SURIA HANI BINTI AFFANDI CHEW – MERAQUE SERVICES SDN BHD
  • MS. ELLEN LIM – SKA TRANSPORT (M) SDN BHD
  • TS. KOK SHIN LIN – SUSTEN SDN BHD
  • MS. MICHELLE YEONG – THONG WORLD SDN BHD

SME100 CTOS CREDIT EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2025

  • BUMI SENDAYAN SDN BHD
  • IDPM ENGINEERING SDN BHD
  • JNDESIGN MARKETING SDN BHD
  • KMS MANUFACTORY SDN BHD
  • NURSERY HONG SOON SDN BHD

Hashtag: #SME100Awards

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About SAMENTA

Established in 1986, SAMENTA is Malaysia’s largest association of SMEs, with over 5,500 members across the country. A multi-racial, multi-sector association, SAMENTA has been at the forefront of championing a SME-friendly business environment and connecting SMEs to regional and global opportunities.

About Business Media International

Business Media International is a subsidiary of Audience Analytics Limited, a regional leader in promoting growth for companies in Asia through data-driven brands and initiatives. We own renowned media brands such as SME Magazine, HR Asia, Capital Asia, Energy Asia, Logistics Asia, TruthTV, and CXP Asia as well as business impact assessment brands such as SME100, HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia, Golden Bull Awards and CXP Asia Best Customer Experience Awards. Audience Analytics also owns a number of exhibition brands and has the proprietary software-as-a-service – Total Engagement Assessment Model.

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Zuellig Pharma Acquires Cialis® (Tadalafil) from Lilly in Singapore

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SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 August 2026 – Zuellig Pharma, a leading healthcare solutions company in Asia, today announced that it has acquired all rights, title, and interest in and to Cialis® (Tadalafil), a leading men’s health product from Eli Lilly and Company (“Lilly”) in Singapore.

Following the acquisition, Zuellig Pharma will now own the trademarks and marketing authorizations and licenses manufacturing know-how for Cialis®, a treatment for erectile dysfunction (ED) and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), in 12 markets in Asia, with the expansion of its ownership into Singapore. Zuellig Pharma will also continue to promote and distribute the brand in these 12 markets.

The expanded ownership of Cialis® will widen accessibility of the drug to a significant population of men in Asia who are affected by ED and BPH. The acquisition also aligns with Zuellig Pharma’s strategic priority of building a strong portfolio of owned healthcare products as an integrated healthcare solutions company.

“Acquiring Cialis® in Singapore is a reflection of our proven expertise in growing world-class healthcare brands. This strategic move builds on our strong performance; true to our core purpose: to make essential healthcare more accessible for communities across Asia. We are driving sustainable growth by focusing on what matters most – the health of the people we serve”, said John Graham, CEO of Zuellig Pharma.

Hashtag: #ZuelligPharma #EliLillyandCompany #Cialis #Healthcare #MensHealth #Healthcare #Pharmaceuticals


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About Zuellig Pharma

Zuellig Pharma is a leading healthcare solutions company in Asia, and our purpose is to make healthcare more accessible to the communities we serve. We provide world-class distribution, commercialization, and clinical trial support services, underpinned by a strong culture of innovation to support the growing healthcare needs in this region. The company was founded a hundred years ago and has grown to become a multibillion-dollar business covering 18 markets with over 12,000 employees. Our people serve more than 200,000 medical facilities and work with over 450 clients, including the top 20 pharmaceutical companies in the world.

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Licensed Watch Dealer Times Avenue Marks Five Years amid Singapore’s Pre-Owned Watch Market Growth

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As the global watch industry slows and fraud risks in the secondary channel draw public attention, Times Avenue is among Singapore’s secondhand luxury watch specialists seeing sustained growth on the back of shifting buyer preferences and tightening consumer scrutiny

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 August 2026 – Times Avenue by Horology Maison marks its five-year anniversary in 2026, as Singapore’s pre-owned luxury watch market expands amid a broader slowdown in the global watch industry.

A Growing Secondary Market and the Case for Regulated Dealers
The Bloomberg Subdial Watch Index, which tracks the 50 most-traded references by transaction value, recorded its best half-year performance since early 2022 in the first half of 2025, reflecting a broader shift in buyer preference towards the secondary channel.

The growth of the pre-owned segment has been driven by a combination of factors, including tighter supply of popular references at authorised dealers, record gold prices lifting new watch retail costs, and a shift among buyers towards immediate availability and market-reflective pricing.

Founded in 2020, Times Avenue has grown alongside this trend, transacting more than 3,000 authenticated timepieces from its Beach Road boutique over its first five years of operation. The boutique’s inventory is weighted towards luxury Swiss timepieces including Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Tudor and Cartier, with a focus on sought-after references that are typically subject to long waiting lists in the primary market.

At the same time, authentication and fraud risks in the secondary channel have drawn public attention, including the recent prosecution of an Italian national who attempted to trade a “fake” Rolex GMT Saru at a Singapore retailer. Both developments underline the importance of sourcing from licensed, regulated dealers.

Licensed secondhand goods dealers like Times Avenue operate under frameworks that impose customer due diligence, transaction reporting, record-keeping, and stock movement obligations. Exempted by the Singapore Police Force and a fully regulated dealer under the Ministry of Law, Times Avenue ensures that every watch sold undergoes rigorous in-house authentication before it reaches the client, and each piece is covered by an in-house warranty, giving buyers assurance of authenticity for every transaction.

Times Avenue also offers in-person buying from the public, trade-ins, consignment, and authentication, alongside retail, covering both the acquisition and resale ends of the secondary market.

Clients and prospective buyers can view current inventory, arrange private viewings, or request a sourcing consultation at https://horologymaison.com/contact-us/.
Hashtag: #TimesAvenue #PreOwnedWatches #LuxuryWatchesSingapore #WatchCollector #HorologyMaison




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Times Avenue by Horology Maison

Times Avenue by Horology Maison is a Singapore-based luxury watch grey dealer established in 2021, offering authenticated new and pre-owned timepieces from , Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Tudor, Cartier and other leading maisons. The company provides retail, buying, trade-in, consignment, sourcing and authentication services from its boutique at 371 Beach Road #02-55 City Gate, Singapore 199597. Times Avenue by Horology Maison is registered with the Ministry of Law as a Regulated Dealer (Registration No. PS20220002864) and holds SPF Exempted Second-Hand Goods Dealer status.

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De Beers Group debuts Desert diamonds in Shanghai

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Over 200 industry leaders, trendsetters and cultural figures gather at The Orbit to celebrate the much-anticipated launch event

SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 August 2026 – De Beers Group unveiled the Desert diamonds campaign for Asia at West Bund Orbit in Shanghai. The immersive experience brought to life the authenticity, individuality and inner radiance embodied by Desert diamonds. Generating significant buzz across Shanghai, the event attracted distinguished guests, including government officials and ambassadors, retailers and industry partners, media and cultural influencers, artists and designers.

De Beers Group celebrates the Asia debut of Desert diamonds at The Orbit, West Bund Shanghai.

Designed by British architect Thomas Heatherwick, the West Bund Orbit’s fluid, ribbon‑like form resonates with Desert diamonds’ narrative of individuality, naturalness and fluidity, offering a visually perfect setting for the launch. The highlight of the evening was a sacred gong‑striking ceremony, symbolising the opening of a new era for Desert diamonds. Officiating at the gong-striking ceremony were Lynn Serfaty, General Manager, Natural Diamonds, De Beers Group; Annie Wong, Chief Operating Officer of Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group; Winston Chow, Deputy General Manager of Chow Sang Sang Jewellery Group and Tommy Tse, Deputy CEO at Tse Sui Luen Jewellery Group. The ring the bell ceremony is accompanied by Loletta Lai, VP, Natural Diamond Marketing, APAC, De Beers Group and Sean Lin, VP, Sales, De Beers Group.

Government and diplomatic leaders joined the celebration to offer their congratulations. Taking the stage for a group photo were Mr. Sohail Shaikh, UK Deputy Trade Commissioner to China, UK Government / FCDO; Mr. Tom Simpson, MD, China, China-Britain Business Council; Ms. Phuti Joyce Tsipa, South African Consul-General in Shanghai; Ms. Bertha Amakali, Minister Counsellor of Namibia to China; Mr. Lin Qiang, President of Shanghai Diamond Exchange Center; Ms. Xu Yilei, Managing Director of the Natural Diamond Council Greater China; Ms. Meng Xiaojun, Chief Economist of NGTC; Shridaran Pillay, VP Government Affairs, De Beers Group, underscoring the event’s cross‑cultural significance.

“Desert diamonds captures the untamed beauty and power of the desert,” said Lynn Serfaty, “In China, natural diamonds are not imports—their origins are deeply rooted in ancient civilisation. The desert itself resonates with the Chinese cultural appreciation for transcendence, resilience, and the harmony between heaven and humanity.”

“Today’s consumers seek individual expression, true self, and self‑reward,” she continued, “Each Desert diamond is a response to this desire. Every Desert diamond presents a uniquely warm, natural colour and carries the imprint of billions of years. It is this cultural resonance that is driving the growing interest and appreciation of Desert diamonds in the Chinese market, representing the values most precious in our time: authenticity, individuality, and inner radiance.”

Departing from traditional jewellery launch formats, De Beers Group invited four “Real People” who embody the spirit of authenticity through their real‑life journeys to reveal the essence of Desert diamonds. The event opened with Desert diamonds “Real People” and sound healer Lear Tsui’s ethereal “Healing Trace” gong performance, guiding guests into a serene state of inner exploration. In the performance segment “Colour of Origin” that followed – Guo Yu’ang, a young Peking opera artist of the Mei School, honoured tradition with a graceful and elegant aria, conveying the beauty of heritage. The only female “Real People”, Shi Wei, China’s first F1 Academy female driver, made a stunning appearance wearing Desert diamonds jewellery at the “Blade of Resilience” segment. She shared with conviction: “True strength is often not outwardly expressed but built through intense focus. Just like the formation of natural diamonds—seemingly silent, yet enduring pressure over eons to achieve transformation.” Taking the stage at the finale “Ray of Refraction”, stand‑up comedian Liu Yang ignited the room with a series of humorous and heartfelt performances, and amidst the laughter, he led everyone into the moment of the very first reveal of Desert diamonds jewellery. Liu Yang shared: “True brilliance is not about being flawless, but about embracing every aspect of yourself, just as Desert diamonds reflects a unique individuality through the natural beauty of diamonds.”

At the heart of the celebration was a curated jewellery art exhibition, presenting Desert diamonds jewellery masterpieces by Chow Tai Fook, Chow Sang Sang and Tse Sui Luen, alongside De Beers Group’s iconic three‑stone collection and loose Desert diamonds. De Beers Group creatively partnered with bamboo weaving artist Xu Mingyu, who used the intangible cultural heritage of bamboo weaving to create immersive art installations throughout the venue. The Desert diamonds jewellery was placed amidst an intricate interplay of bamboo rhythms, sparking a poetic dialogue between contemporary jewellery design and millennia‑old craftsmanship. This distinctive Eastern aesthetic not only offered a fresh visual delight, but also interpreted the beauty of individuality, the authenticity of craftsmanship, and the radiance of time‑honoured tradition embodied by Desert diamonds from a local perspective, further underscoring De Beers Group’s Building Forever sustainability commitment.

To bring the experience to a memorable close, guests continued the journey through sensory party, where sound, scent and imagery combined to evoke the beauty at the heart of Desert diamonds. Interactive zones included a sand art experience allowing guests to co‑create with their fingertips, feeling the flow and eternity of the desert, a Gong Sound healing session using resonant frequencies to guide guests into a state of calm and introspection, and a Scents of the Desert fragrance experience blending warm amber and deep woody notes to outline the raw, pure beauty of the desert earth. Each experience acted as a different facet of a Desert diamond, collectively reflecting the themes of authenticity, individuality, and inner radiance.

To delve deeper into the spirit of the theme, De Beers Group hosted a series of panel talks, offering different perspectives on the evolving role of natural diamonds in modern life. Consumers were invited to participate in Natural Diamond Masterclasses, where they learned about the rarity, uniqueness and enduring value of natural diamonds, and gained further understanding of how to distinguish natural diamonds from laboratory‑grown diamonds. In addition, enamel painting workshops allowed guests to explore the dialogue between traditional craftsmanship and contemporary design.

Desert diamonds opens a new chapter in the celebration of natural diamonds, honouring their deep‑earth origin, inherent rarity, and cross‑cultural significance as symbols of individuality, natural beauty and self‑reward. Today, consumers increasingly look for pieces that reflect not only who they are, but how they choose to live, celebrate and express themselves. Desert diamonds answers that desire with a natural diamond expression shaped by individuality, authenticity and inner radiance. Looking ahead, De Beers Group will continue to celebrate the enduring wonder of natural diamonds and inspire a new generation to discover their relevance in today’s world. Desert diamonds breathe new life into “A Diamond is Forever”—because natural diamonds belong not only to eternity, but also to the here and now.

Please follow the official accounts to find more information regarding Desert diamonds.

De Beers Group Official Website
www.debeersgroup.com
Natural Diamond Instagram Page:
@ADiamondisForeverhk

Hashtag: #Naturaldiamonds #Diamonds #DeBeersGroup #Desertdiamonds #ADiamondisForever

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About De Beers Group

Established in 1888, De Beers Group is the world’s leading diamond company with expertise in the exploration, mining, marketing and retailing of diamonds. Together with its joint venture partners, De Beers Group employs more than 20,000 people across the diamond pipeline and is the world’s largest diamond producer by value, with diamond mining operations in Botswana, Canada, Namibia and South Africa. Innovation sits at the heart of De Beers Group’s strategy as it develops a portfolio of offers that span the diamond value chain, including its jewellery houses, De Beers London and Forevermark, and other pioneering solutions such as diamond sourcing and traceability initiatives Tracr and GemFair. De Beers Group also provides leading services and technology to the diamond industry in the form of education and laboratory services and a wide range of diamond sorting, detection and classification technology services. De Beers Group is committed to ‘,’ a holistic and integrated approach to sustainability that underpins our efforts to create meaningful impact for the people and places where our diamonds are discovered. Building Forever focuses on three key areas where, through collaborations and partnerships around the globe, we have an enhanced ability to drive positive impact; Livelihoods, Climate and Nature. De Beers Group is a member of the Anglo American plc group. For further information, visit .

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