Best BFM Business Podcasts (2024)

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The Business Finance Professional - Chips, Chippers & that Pole Vaulter 40:41

19d ago40:41

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Send us a text In this episode, Dave and Trev get carried away with the recent Olympic action but, eventually steer themselves down the professional running track. The guests on this show are two business finance professionals and founder Guild members. First, the boys chat to Ian Woodley who is the owner of Finance Kitchen. Ian's focus is to provi…

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Doctor in the House: Let’s Talk About Sexual Health 41:05

8h ago41:05

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It was World Sexual Health Day earlier this week (4th Sept) and in conjunction with that, consultant urologist Dr George Lee is joined by consultant obstetrician & gynaecologist Dr Hoo Mei Lin to discuss what good sexual health means, the stigma that still persists, and how positive relationships are an important part of good sexual health. Image c…

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Trilogi Bulan 23:05

7h ago23:05

23:05

When Earth became a living hell, humanity sought refuge on the Moon, hoping it could restore the lost glory of our civilization. But what happens when our greed and thirst for power emerge once more? Following the success of Orang Bulan, Yusof Bakar completes his science fiction trilogy with two new BM plays—Penakluk Bulan and Pemusnah Bulan. Conti…

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PESZTA 2024 17:13

12h ago17:13

17:13

PESZTA, a vibrant arts festival in Kuala Lumpur's historic Kampung Attap, is set to return for its third year over the Malaysia Day weekend. This unique festival, named after a playful twist on the word "Pesta" to incorporate its three main venues—Pentago, SAM Mansion, and The Zhongshan Building—celebrates Malaysia's independence and diversity thro…

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Rethinking The Reliability Of SOCSO 10:57

4h ago10:57

10:57

Fraud in the Social Security Organisation (SOCSO) has led to the government implementing a comprehensive overhaul of the claims system. They are also rolling out a nationwide operation to identify and address additional fraudulent activities. Lim Zi-Han, Partner, Donovan & Ho shares his insights on the strategies and reforms required to tackle thes…

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Fasten Seatbelts For Tech Volatility 10:26

5h ago10:26

10:26

Shares around the world fell on Wednesday, pummelled by a drop in tech stocks following a record sell-off of Wall Street darling Nvidia. Analysts cited a confluence of factors behind the rout, which also impacted Asian and European tech stocks. Is this recent sell-off merely a temporary market correction, or has the Magnificent Seven reached its pe…

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Understanding Sinkholes 19:37

5h ago19:37

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The recent sinkhole incident at Jalan Masjid India has raised concerns about urban safety here in Kuala Lumpur - Dr. Lim Choun Sian, Chief Research officer at UKM joins us to share his insights on the situation, discussing our capital city’s topography along with its susceptibility to sinkholes. From the geological factors such as limestones potent…

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Australia and Malaysia: A Digital Alliance 24:59

24h ago24:59

24:59

Today, we are diving into the exciting crossroads where Australia’s tech innovation meets Malaysia’s growing digital economy. From advancements in AI and robotics to cutting-edge developments in cybersecurity, Australia’s thriving tech sector is making waves, and the ripple effect is reaching Malaysian shores in remarkable ways. In the lead-up to t…

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Counsellor’s Corner: Regrets and What-Ifs 42:37

4h ago42:37

42:37

On Counsellor’s Corner, licensed counsellor Lakshumy Kumar joins us to answer your questions on regrets and what-ifs, from missed career opportunities, to a relationship left unresolved, or an unexpected loss. Learn more about the art of moving forward, learning from the past, and finding peace. This conversation may bring up difficult topics like …

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KL's Fast Track To Fun 26:22

1d ago26:22

26:22

Today, we are switching it up a notch and taking you on an “exhilarating” journey behind the scenes of Skyline Luge Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s newest adventure attraction. As the 8th Skyline Luge park globally and the 2nd in Southeast Asia, this “thrilling” (depending on your thrill appetite or level) destination offers a unique blend of gravity-fuel…

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Malaysia-Russia Relations : The Situation 11:21

4h ago11:21

11:21

Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Anwar Ibrahim has met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Vladivostok, Russia, on the sidelines of the Eastern Economic Forum where the Malaysian leader is the main attraction. Julia Roknifard, an independent expert on international relations talks to us about the significance of this meeting with Moscow continuing to …

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Streaming Wars Over, But Profitability Pressure Mounts 8:44

7h ago8:44

8:44

Last week, Indian regulators cleared the way for an $8.5 billion US dollar merger of Disney and Reliance, creating India’s biggest entertainment player to compete with Sony, Netflix and Amazon. How does this benefit Disney, and what are the trends shaping the broader entertainment streaming sector? We get analysis from Geetha Ranganathan of Bloombe…

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US VC Crisis? Survival Tactics and Impacts in a Market Without Exits 44:29

1d ago44:29

44:29

What happens when VC-backed exits grind to a halt? Is the venture capital industry facing a crisis? In this episode of Enterprise Explores, we dive deep into the knock-on impact of this US exit drought on the venture capital ecosystem, as well as the strategies VCs are employing to navigate these turbulent times. According to PitchBook, U.S. VC-bac…

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Does Back Pain Come From The Mind? 47:05

10h ago47:05

47:05

Could back pain be caused by repressed emotions? That was the theory put forth by the late Dr John Sarno - an American rehab physician who split opinions down the middle when it came to treating chronic back pain. On one side, those who support Sarno’s theory that back pain stems from the way the brain deals with emotions. On the other side, scient…

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Moving Billboards? How VOOH Media Is Driving Out-of-Home Brand Visibility 43:17

1d ago43:17

43:17

Is turning everyday vehicles into billboards the key to breaking through ad overload? In this episode of Open For Business, we explore how VOOH Media is attempting to transform the advertising landscape by turning everyday vehicles into mobile billboards. Joining us is Rajvinder Rai Singh, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of VOOH Media, who shares h…

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Child Online Safety: A Crisis To Address NOW 12:29

3h ago12:29

12:29

Amid reports from the Malaysian Communications & Multimedia Commission having received almost 6,600 cases of cyberbullying involving youths, a 20-fold increase from three years ago, action needs to be taken immediately to address this. Datin PH Wong, Executive Director of Childline Foundation shares some insights into this worrying trend as social …

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Post-Election Impasse In Venezuela 10:59

4h ago10:59

10:59

Venezuela remains at a political impasse more than a month after Nicolas Maduro was declared the winner in the presidential elections. This outcome is disputed by the opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez and sparked on-going mass street demonstrations. We get updates on the situation in Venezuela with Dr. Raul Sanchez-Urribarri of La Trobe Univers…

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L'intégrale de Tech&Co Business du mardi 3 septembre 52:05

3d ago52:05

52:05

Mardi 3 septembre, Frédéric Simottel a reçu Sonia Cissé, avocate chez Linklaters, spécialisée en Technologies, Médias et Télécommunications, Alix Mirshams, directeur Marketing et Achats chez Opteamis, Charles Mauclair, président du collège ESN et ICT du Numeum et dirigeant Groupe SII, Christian Poyau, président et fondateur de Micropole, Nathalie P…

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Challenge For a Change: Supporting Social Enterprises for a Better Malaysia 31:25

1d ago31:25

31:25

Social enterprises are typically businesses that pursue opportunities that have the potential to solve community-based problems and in recent years we’ve seen these enterprises attempt to tackle a variety of issues, like education, environmental sustainability, and community development. However, challenges such as limited funding, capacity buildin…

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Iconic Institutions: Malaysia’s Oldest Hospital 47:24

8h ago47:24

47:24

This Merdeka and Malaysia Day, Health & Living celebrates iconic institutions of healthcare, from institutions of education, to research and health services. In the heart of KL, the sprawling lands of Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL) hold countless memories for generations of Klang Valley residents - either you or someone in your family might have been …

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From Trash to Treasure: How Entomal is Generating Millions from Biowaste 43:49

1d ago43:49

43:49

1 ton of food waste + Black Soldier Fly larvae = 100kg of animal feed + 200kg of fertiliser!? Does this mean that the secret to managing biowaste is hidden in fly larvae? Founded in 2019, Entomal Biotech uses Black Soldier Fly larvae to transform organic waste into new products while reducing carbon emissions (compared to leaving the food waste in …

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The Affordable Housing Balancing Act 9:12

5h ago9:12

9:12

Putrajaya has pledged to prioritise affordable housing projects amid concerns from some residents groups that this could result in excessive development, leading to traffic congestion. Teresa Kok, the MP for Seputeh, shares her views from her constituents' perspectives. Image Credit: shutterstock.com…

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China Needs Structural Reform Over Short-Term Stimulus 9:43

5h ago9:43

9:43

China’s economy is increasingly looking less likely to reach its 5% GDP growth target - what does this mean for equities? Brock Silvers of Kaiyuan Capital weighs in on whether there are silver linings amid the economic uncertainties. Image Credit: shutterstock.com

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AI in Financial Reporting: A Game-Changer for the C-Suite? 28:10

2d ago28:10

28:10

AI is rapidly transforming the landscape of financial reporting and auditing, with 72% of companies already piloting initiatives and a surge to 99% expected within three years. In this episode of Enterprise Explores, we dive into how AI is revolutionising financial reporting and auditing, with insights from Foong Mun Kong, Head of Audit at KPMG Mal…

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Women, Power and Cancer 45:42

2h ago45:42

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How does cancer affect women’s lives? Not just as patients, as you might assume, but also as health professionals, researchers, policymakers and as unpaid caregivers. In all these areas, women often face multiple, overlapping forms of discrimination, which then restrict their ability to prevent cancer, access care, entrench them as unpaid caregiver…

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See-Through Solutions 25:42

1d ago25:42

25:42

When you go through security bag scans, have you ever wondered about how it works or do you just find it a hassle and wish the checks would move faster? Well, today look into the world of security technology in the field of cargo and baggage scanning solutions. We speak to Lee Yuh Jiunn, the General Manager of Billion Prima, a Malaysian company spe…

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MAG Faces The Perfect Storm 9:21

4h ago9:21

9:21

Malaysia Aviation Group has temporarily reduced its flights and routes until December this year to implement corrective measures after a series of delays and flight cancellations caused the ire of many passengers. Brendan Sobie, Independent Analyst and Consultant of Sobie Aviation explains why this has happened to MAG and what they need to do to re…

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APHM: Malaysian Private Healthcare Still Cheapest In Region 10:56

5h ago10:56

10:56

A recent report by the healthcare news portal CodeBlue on medical inflation featuring comments from the Chief Executive of the Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) has sparked debate on regulatory reform for private healthcare pricing. We get industry perspectives from Datuk Dr. Kuljit Singh of the Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia…

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Retroactive Revisions To Service Tax: Understanding Changes For The Logistics Sector 30:17

23h ago30:17

30:17

In this episode of Enterprise Explores, we dive into the latest revisions to the Service Tax Policy for the logistics sector, introduced by the Royal Malaysian Customs Department. These changes, effective retrospectively from 1st March 2024, are set to have significant implications not only for businesses within the logistics industry but also for …

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Why A Student Quit Uni To Turn Ugly Fruits Into (TUG) Gelato 37:03

5d ago37:03

37:03

Could turning ugly fruits into gelato be worth quitting university? For Hailey Yong, it was. At just 20, Hailey, CEO and Founder of The Unusual Greens, left her studies behind to pursue TUG Gelato full-time, an enterprise that transforms imperfect and surplus fruits into delicious gelato. What began as a student competition idea in the HULT Prize h…

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Pregnancy Ultrasound Packages: Scan or Scam? 30:13

6h ago30:13

30:13

Not too long ago, pregnant celebrities were boasting about their at-home ultrasound machines. Then, vanity ultrasound places became a thing, offering scans of your baby as keepsakes. Now, there are sonography centres offering packages for detailed and advanced antenatal ultrasound scans. Are these as harmless as they sound, or are there risks assoc…

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Ballet Manila's Greatest Hits in Malaysia 23:31

3h ago23:31

23:31

Ballet Manila's Greatest Hits in Malaysia, presented by DanceLink, is a dance production featuring Ballet Manila, one of Southeast Asia’s premier ballet companies. Led by Artistic Director Lisa Macuja-Elizalde, the first non-Russian artist in the prestigious Kirov Ballet, the show opens with Lisa’s rendition of the opera-ballet "La Traviata" and co…

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The 39 Steps 19:29

5h ago19:29

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The 39 Steps is a high-energy theatrical adventure combining mystery, espionage, and humour. Adapted from John Buchan’s novel and Alfred Hitchcock’s classic film, it follows the dashing Richard Hannay, whose ordinary life is upended when a mysterious woman claiming to be a spy is murdered in his flat. Now on the run from a shadowy organisation call…

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MCMC Challenges AIC's Authority 10:09

5h ago10:09

10:09

Earlier this, the Asia Internet Coalition (AIC), an industry group, sent a letter to the Prime Minister calling for a halt to new social media licensing. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has since questioned AIC’s representation of tech companies, noting discrepancies and Grab Malaysia’s claim of not being consulted. We…

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China Continues To Face Economic Headwinds 10:54

6h ago10:54

10:54

China has experienced a series of trade retaliatory measures, including tariffs imposed by Canada and the EU, in response to its alleged dumping of cheap goods. This comes amid a weak consumer market in the world’s second-largest economy, where e-commerce giants have been warning of declining profits. Gary Ng, Senior APAC Economist at Natixis, shar…

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Stadium Merdeka - Malaya’s First Monument 43:03

6h ago43:03

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Stadium Merdeka opened its doors to the public again recently, marking the stadium’s next chapter in its life serving the nation. In conjunction with Malaysia’s National Day, I Love KL goes back to the beginning to chart the stadium’s explosive beginning as that iconic location where the country marked and celebrated its independence, as well as th…

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Digital Defense: Strengthening the State of Cybersecurity in Malaysia 23:32

1d ago23:32

23:32

Cyber attacks and cyber threats are common nowadays and now extend to the very fabric of national security, economic stability, and public safety. Malaysia has taken steps to fortify its digital defences and enacted the Cyber Security Act 2024 in June this year, and took effect on 26 August 2024. This legislation is not just a framework, but a comp…

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Iconic Institutions: Pioneering Medical Education in Malaysia 44:01

4d ago44:01

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This Merdeka and Malaysia Day, Health & Living celebrates iconic institutions of healthcare, from institutions of education, to research and health services. We start with a look at medical education in Malaysia, where you immediately think of University of Malaya’s Faculty of Medicine, the grand old dame that started out as the Straits Settlement …

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From Stress to Serenity 29:41

7d ago29:41

29:41

OGAWA, an iconic household name in the health and wellness industry that most Malaysians are familiar with – it doesn’t sound Malaysian but did you know that it is indeed a Malaysian brand? What started as a passion for enhancing lives through innovative wellness solutions, and from its humble beginnings in 1996, OGAWA has grown into a recognisable…

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Gig Worker Bill Needed Now 10:08

5h ago10:08

10:08

With more than three million Malaysians involved in freelance work, the current labour laws are outdated. A new bill to protect gig workers will be tabled in October. We speak to Dr. Sia Chin Chin, Senior Lecturer, School of Law and Governance at Taylor’s University as to what these law should include. Image Credit: shutterstock.com…

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Leadership Changes In Vietnam: Implications 9:42

6h ago9:42

9:42

Vietnam’s newly installed Communist Party chief To Lam has announced he will step down as president, a role he took on after the death of his predecessor, Nguyen Phu Trong. The Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai has also resigned, having violated anti-corruption rules. Dr Nguyen Khac Giang, a visiting fellow at the Vietnam Studies Programme of the …

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AI in Malaysia: Navigating Optimism, Anxiety, and Job Displacement 30:05

23h ago30:05

30:05

Are Malaysians excited or anxious about AI’s growing influence? Are they worried about losing their jobs to AI? In this episode of Enterprise Explores, we sit down with Arun Menon, Managing Director at Ipsos Malaysia, to unpack their latest study, the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Monitor. This report reveals that while 6 out of 10 Malaysians believ…

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Because Feelings Matter #32: How An Activist Overcame Burnout 31:39

3h ago31:39

31:39

In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic forced the world into lockdown. The streets became empty. Shops, businesses, offices and schools were shut. Some families were kept apart. For vulnerable, marginalised communities like the homeless and the destitute, everyday life became perilous. Alya Syahida Allias, an activist for high risk communities, straddled t…

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HATA Enters the Crypto Chat: Why Luno’s Ex-GM Launched His Own Exchange 45:35

1d ago45:35

45:35

Does Malaysia really need another regulated crypto exchange? We explore that very question as we dive into the journey of HATA, Malaysia's latest digital asset exchange platform, with David Low, Co-Founder and CEO of HATA. Founded in 2023, HATA is Malaysia’s 5th licensed Digital Asset Exchange (DAX) and the first to receive full approval from the S…

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Give Para-Athletes Their Due 10:43

9d ago10:43

10:43

The 2024 Paris Paralympics commences this week with Malaysia represented by a 30-person strong contingent and a target of four gold medals. Malaysia has achieved Paralympic gold glory since the 2016 Rio Games, but why has this not been rewarded with greater investment in para-sports? We get perspectives from Datuk Dr Ras Adiba Radzi, Chairperson of…

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French Government Still In Limbo 10:27

1d ago10:27

10:27

A government has yet to be formed in France more than a month after snap elections in July. This week President Emmanuel Macron rejected the nomination of Lucie Castets from the National Popular Front (NFP), the left-wing coalition that won the most seats in the elections. How long can this impasse last and how will it affect the governance of Fran…

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Ready to Level Up Your Startup? How the PACE Bootcamp Aims to Upskill Founders 30:11

2d ago30:11

30:11

In this episode of Enterprise Explores, we spotlight the newly launched PACE Bootcamp by Artem PACE—a 10-week program designed to empower entrepreneurs across various industries. This no-fee, equity-free Bootcamp offers workshops, mentorship, and hands-on learning experiences in key areas like finance, AI, technology, and marketing. With a rigorous…

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A Healthy And Delicious Diet For People With Swallowing Disorders 36:56

2d ago36:56

36:56

For people who have swallowing issues, eating can be a challenge but that doesn’t mean what they eat can’t be nutritious and delicious. Question is, how can family members do that safely? And does taste matter as long as they’re getting their necessary nutrients? Here to answer those questions and more, are speech-language therapist Tay Chia Yi and…

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From RM20K to Millions: How This Engineer-Turned-Entrepreneur Built IGL Coatings 39:00

2d ago39:00

39:00

Founded in 2015, IGL Coatings develops and manufactures surface protection solutions, particularly known for its low and zero Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) ceramic coatings. In the last 9 years, it has expanded its presence to over 50 countries and aims to offer high-performance, eco-friendly functional coatings for automotive, marine, aviation…

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Developments Along The Israel-Lebanon Frontier 7:19

7h ago7:19

7:19

Israel and the Hezbollah group exchanged dozens of rockets and missiles over the weekend, in an escalation that drove fears of an all-out Middle East war to new heights. James Dorsey, Senior Fellow at the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies assesses the current situation which has now taken on an uneasy calm. Image Credit: shutterstock.com…

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