Best Smallholding Podcasts (2024)

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MPOB: Safeguarding Smallholder Interests 33:57

8d ago33:57

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Malaysia is the second largest producer of palm oil after Indonesia, making up 24% of global production. With the sector facing headwinds including challenges in productivity, regulatory impediments and uncertain demand conditions, how well can Malaysia adapt to the changing ties? We discuss these issues with Datuk Dr. Ahmad Parveez Ghulam Kadir, D…

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T7 Global Transformation Plans Working Out 23:46

1d ago23:46

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Oil prices have been volatile in the last two decades affecting all oil and gas players. We speak to T7 Global as to what their outlook is for the industry especially on the back of the shift towards renewable energy. Tan Kay Zhuin, Group CEO, will also share with us the operating landscape, the competition and do they have regional ambitions. See …

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Taking back the Power: Weaning ourselves off fossil fuels and onto the good stuff with Howard Johns of OneZero 1:06:11

1d ago1:06:11

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Today we're blowing open a route towards energy security, reduced carbon footprint and saving money - all in the way we make, distribute and use power. If each of us could minimise our own power use, we'd be a step on the way to reducing our overall carbon footprint: more, we'd be changing the ways we think of ourselves as separate from the web of …

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IMU University : The Business Of Educational Healthcare 23:45

2d ago23:45

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For over 32 years, International Medical University Malaysia has provided private tertiary education for those keen to pursue a career in healthcare. It was recently sold off by its original parent company, the Bursa-listed IHH Healthcare, to a consortium comprising US private equity firm, TPG Group, Hong Leong Group and EPF. Professor Gerry George…

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British Council: Bridging People-To-People Ties In Education 23:40

3d ago23:40

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This year marks 76 years since the British Council was established in 1948 as an education and cultural centre. But as the geopolitical dynamics have shifted over the decades and as attitudes towards higher education evolve, how much pull does the UK have on Malaysians today? We discuss the role and relevance of the British Council in Malaysia with…

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A short history of sheep! 20:31

5d ago20:31

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Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Disclaimer - history was not my best subject at school! Nevertheless here is my attempt at a short history of sheep! https://www.britannica.com/animal/mouflon https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheep Support the Show. Want more! Want to show us some sheep love? Sign up for extra content via ou…

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Helder Lopes on governing Timor-Leste’s financial sector 33:54

7d ago33:54

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Helder Lopes, Governor of Timor-Leste’s Central Bank, spoke with Robin Davies when he visited Australia in May 2024 under the Special Visits Program of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The Central Bank of Timor-Leste is a young institution, established in 2011. It combines some of the responsibilities of our own reserve bank with those …

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EUPE In Growth Mode 22:07

7d ago22:07

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EUPE Corporation Berhad has been a property developer since 1986 by combining innovative and affordable homes through a unique shared value approach. Dato' Beh Huck Lee, Group Managing Director of EUPE highlights the corporation's distinctive approach to residential design and perhaps explains in the share price has suddenly been on a tear. See omn…

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The Jay, The Beech and The Limpetshell with author Richard Smyth 58:31

8d ago58:31

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Our guest this week is Richard Smyth, author, crossword designer, cartoonist - and father of two young children Richard writes features, reviews and comment pieces for publications including The Guardian, The Times LiterarySupplement, The New Statesman, and New Scientist. His crosswords – both cryptic and quiz – appear regularly in New Scientist, H…

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Johor Plantations Group : A More Focused Approach 23:45

9d ago23:45

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Johor Plantations Group is set to be the latest oil palm company to list on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia. It is part of the 5-year transformation plan of Kulim Malaysia, which was delisted in 2016, to see a more focused approach to the overall operations. Mohd Faris Adli Shukery, the managing director of both JPG and Kulim explains the overall…

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Clean Air, Clean Water, Clean Politics - Election Special 2 with Baroness Natalie Bennett of the Green Party 38:00

10d ago38:00

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in this second election special, we talk to Natalie Bennett (or Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle if we're going to be forma - but she said we didn't need to be) - one of two Green Party members in the House of Lords. Natalie is author of the Book 'Change Everything: How we can rethink, repair and rebuild society' - one of the essential books of our…

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Will India's Social Stock Exchange Revolutionise Development Funding? 23:43

10d ago23:43

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Both developed and developing countries have experimented with social stock exchanges over the past two decades with little success. Can India's model be the gamechanger in social funding? We discuss the concept and implementation of the Indian social stock exchange with Dr. R. Balasubramian, Chair of SEBI's Social Stock Exchange Advisory Committee…

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What is a maternal sheep breeding system? 15:33

11d ago15:33

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Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Following on from the episode on terminal sheep systems in this episode we explore the pros and cons of the maternal production system when breeding sheep. Support the Show. Want more! Want to show us some sheep love? Sign up for extra content via our sheep supporters tab ! https://www.bu…

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Enhancing New Zealand-Malaysia Relations And Beyond 24:06

11d ago24:06

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New Zealand's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Winston Peters, was recently on an official visit to Malaysia, after having taken over the roles following the country's general election in October 2023. He sits down with us to discuss bilateral relations between Wellington and Putrajaya, as well as New Zealand's stand on international iss…

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IKEA's Quest To Realise Affordability For The Many 27:00

14d ago27:00

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IKEA is arguably Sweden’s most prominent export, with a presence spanning 30 years and four outlets in Malaysia. How is the world’s largest furniture retailer navigating the challenges that come with greater competition in the online space, uncertain global economic conditions and increasing pressure to substantiate sustainability credentials? We d…

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Big Regional Plans For Etiqa 23:20

15d ago23:20

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Insurance is a notorious competitive business made doubly so with the entry of the global players. Kamaludin Ahmad, Group CEO of Etiqa tells us about their regional ambitions, is Takaful their focus and how do we improve financial inclusion in Malaysia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Answers to the Questions of life: Biomimicry, Complexity and Peacebuilding with Dr Deborah Benham 1:23:36

15d ago1:23:36

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Our guest this week is Dr Deborah Benham, Biomimicry Educator, Transition Town Co-Lead Link and Deep Nature Connection facilitator - which puts her in a place to really unpick what it will take for us to depart the crumbling remains of late-stage capitalism and build a world based on connection, coherence and community. From her early days as a Mar…

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HSBC Malaysia Capitalising On Nation's Potential 24:38

16d ago24:38

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The banking sector is seen an a barometer of the economy and what does a bank with a 140 year legacy have to share about the state of Malaysian consumers and businesses. CEO of HSBC Malaysia, Dato' Omar Siddiq tells us whilst sharing with us the current operating landscape, how it creates its own niche in a very competitive environment and the KPIs…

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Breaking the Doom-Loop of UK Politics with Neal Lawson of Compass 36:34

16d ago36:34

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Buy Manda's book here Our first Election Special with friend of the podcast, Neal Lawson. Neal is Director of the progressive campaign group, Compass and co-host of the Compass podcast ,called It's Bloody Complicated. Neal is a long-time progressive campaigner and a tireless advocate for Proportional Representation as a vehicle for radical progress…

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How the EU elections are expected to impact snack producers 15:55

17d ago15:55

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We catch up with Sebastian Emig, director general of the European Snacks Association (ESA) to find out why he is excited about the upcoming elections for the new European Parliament. He also talks about the Green Deal and SNACKEX 2024: an event not to be missed.By William Reed Ltd

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What is a terminal sheep breeding system? 19:31

17d ago19:31

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Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! A terminal sire is typically used in a commercial breeding program. This is a breeding program where the offspring of the sire will generally be slaughtered for meat. As a rule, a terminal sire’s primary use is to produce good quality market animals. Terminal sires are used but they are r…

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Local Opportunities Abound For Keyfield International 24:30

17d ago24:30

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Keyfield International Bhd made its debut on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia in April and is in the business of providing Offshore accommodation services. CEO Dato' Kee Chit Huei explains the planned use of proceeds, addresses concerns about customer concentration risk especially on Petronas, and outlines the company's growth potential. See omnys…

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MSF’s Dr Christos Christou on the shrinking of the humanitarian space 35:03

21d ago35:03

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Dr Christos Christou, International President of Médecins sans Frontières (MSF), spoke with Robin Davies when he visited Canberra to meet senior government figures and speak at both the National Press Club and the Development Policy Centre. Christos was appointed to his current role in mid-2019. He has been with MSF in many capacities since 2002, i…

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🔒 Ways to reduce costs on your farm 27:28

21d ago27:28

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Subscriber-only episode Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! It is a reality for us all in these challenging tight times with high interest rates that we might need to reduce costs in any business and on any farm. In this episode we explore what we are doing to reduce costs without negatively impacting animal welfare or prod…

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All Eyes On Rafah As US Defends Gaza Policy 26:47

21d ago26:47

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The US is Malaysia’s third largest trading partner and also largest contributor of foreign direct investment. However will international unease over US policies in Gaza and its long-running rivalry with China have an impact on our traditionally strong economic ties? We discuss these themes with the US Ambassador to Malaysia, H.E. Edgard Kagan. See …

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KL's Urban Poor Need Urgent Policy Changes 23:44

22d ago23:44

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UNICEF recently released a report titled "Living on the Edge," which focuses on low-income families in Kuala Lumpur. living in low cost flats. The report's authors, Dr. Juanita Vasquez Escallon, Chief of Social Policy at UNICEF, and Zouhair Rosli, Deputy Director of Research at DM Analytics, share their shocking findings and policy recommendations …

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Wild shamanic theatre and becoming embodied: with Jessica Buckler of the ALEF Trust 1:06:46

22d ago1:06:46

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This week's guest, Jessica Bockler is one of those people who sparks every fire in my being - and i hope in yours, too. Jessica is an applied theatre practitioner and transpersonal psychologist who co-founded the Alef Trust a globally-conscious non-profit organisation offering online graduate education programmes, and open learning courses for peop…

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The Growing Influence Of The Chinese Communist Party 23:43

23d ago23:43

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In just 4 decades the People's Republic of China under the Chinese Communist Party, has transformed itself from an impoverished agrarian economy into an industrial powerhouse, that is the world's second largest economy today. Author and investigative journalist Bethany Allen, whose latest book is "Beijing Rules: China’s Quest for Global Influence",…

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Amid Controversy, UiTM Steadfast In Its Bumiputera Mandate 33:35

24d ago33:35

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Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) was set up in accordance with section 153 of the Federal Constitution to educate and empower the Bumiputera Community. To what extent has it fulfilled this role and are race-based education policies still relevant in modern Malaysia? We assess the purpose, achievements and controversies of UiTM with its 7th Vice-Cha…

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Market and sell your sheep with Youchoose 52:22

25d ago52:22

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Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Ever dreamed of an easy, hassle free place to market and sell your sheep - well such a place now exists in Australia now but soon to come to a country near you! Youchoose's mission is to create a simple and easy-to-use directory with practical features. A transparent and collaborative net…

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KTI Landmark, Sabah Developers With Plans To Move West 21:25

26d ago21:25

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KTI Landmark, a Sabah developer is gearing for an ACE market listing in mid-June, raising RM48 million. We ask Managing Director, Gordon Loke what are the intentions for the IPO proceeds, their strategy for growth and are they being overly ambitious with plans to start projects in the Klang Valley. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio…

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People, Not Algorithms, Shape inDrive Business Model 23:18

29d ago23:18

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InDrive, a top-tier provider of mobility and ride-hailing services, is set to redefine the urban mobility scene with its groundbreaking fare negotiation feature. This pioneering approach ensures fair pricing for both riders and drivers alike. We caught up with Mark Loughran, Group President of inDrive, to delve into the company’s core mission, its …

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Hot Future For Solar Energy 23:43

30d ago23:43

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Renewable energy solutions provider, Plus Xnergy Group, sees much more potential today in Malaysia's solar energy systems business, much more than when it first started out more than 10 years ago. This is thanks to rising utility bills and warmer weather, while government incentives also help spur demand. Ko Chuan Zhen is its CEO and joins us to ta…

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The Story is in our Bones: Rewilding Ourselves with author and activist Osprey Orielle Lake 1:04:49

29d ago1:04:49

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Once in a while, a book comes along that changes how we see the world, that re-sets something fundamental in who we are and our capacity to engage with the Web of Life. Braided Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer was one of these: at once poetically beautiful, spiritually inspiring and deeply thought-provoking. And now Osprey Orielle Lake has written…

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Flight zones and moving sheep 27:35

1M ago27:35

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Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Sheep are prey animals and prey animals have a flight zone. The flight zone of an animal is the area surrounding an animal that if encroached upon by a potential predator or threat, including humans, will cause alarm and escape behavior. We can use this to manage, move or muster sheep in …

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FeyTech Remains Focused On Auto Sector 27:19

1M ago27:19

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Automotive cover and seat manufacturer Feytech Holdings is set to debut on Bursa Malaysia’s Main Market today. CEO Connie Go discusses the objectives behind the IPO, the strategies that drove their impressive three-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 39% in revenue, and the measures they take to mitigate risks of margin compression. See omny…

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Dutch Lady’s New Phase Of Growth 23:29

1M ago23:29

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After 60 years in Malaysia, Dutch Lady will start operating from their new plant. We speak to Ramjeet Kaur Virik, Managing Director, Dutch Lady Industries about how important this is to growth and address those stories of privatisation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BFM Media

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2024 aid budget analysis 26:01

1M ago26:01

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On 14 May 2024, the Australian government delivered its first budget since the release of the 2023 international development policy and DFAT’s review of development finance. Professor Stephen Howes and Dr Cameron Hill expand on Devpol's 2024 budget breakfast to give an update on recent developments in aid volume and performance, plus upcoming multi…

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SBH Marine : Unlocking Its Frozen Assets' Potential 23:43

1M ago23:43

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SBH Marine Holdings is a newly-listed frozen seafood products processor and exporter which is planning to use it RM40 million ringgit IPO proceeds to expand its market and production. Saw Leng Hean, its executive director, talks about the challenges in operating shrimp farms in this highly competitive market, as it starts to explore selling to Chin…

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HELP University Adapting To Changing Education Demographics 22:44

1M ago22:44

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HELP University is one of the pioneer homegrown private education institutions in Malaysia premised on making tertiary learning more accessible. How has it navigated the changing landscape of the sector? We discuss the trajectory of the higher education industry, and the fortunes of the HELP Education Group with Prof. Datuk Dr. Paul Chan, co-founde…

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Any Human Power - Manda Scott talks about her new Thrutopian Mytho-Political thriller 1:30:56

1M ago1:30:56

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This week the tables are turned and Maddy Harland, editor of Permaculture Magazine interviews Manda about her new 'seismic' Mytho-Political thriller, Any Human Power, which will be available from 30th May. "From a bestselling storyteller who brings together myths and speculative futures with a radical compassion, comes the story of a family at the …

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Singapore, Can The Economic Miracle Continue With New PM? 20:46

1M ago20:46

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Lawrence Wong officially takes over as Prime Minister of Singapore. We take a critical look at the challenges he inherits and if his leadership will be very different from that of his predecessor. Dr. Michael Barr, Associate Professor, Flinders University and Author of “The Ruling Elite of Singapore gives us his perspective. Image Credit: Shutterst…

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Petrol Stations Pumping New Ideas To Make Money 23:29

1M ago23:29

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The government will be rolling back petrol and diesel subsidies. What impact will this have on petrol stations and does the increasing proliferation of EVs also mean that this is sunset business. Dato' Khairul Annuar Abdul Aziz, President, Petroleum Dealers Association of Malaysia tells us how the business model is changing to meet these headwinds.…

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Amid China Downturn, MYMBN Nesting For Future Spring 23:17

1M ago23:17

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MYMBN Bhd became the first birds nest processor to publicly list on the ACE Market in 2023, raising RM 21 million on the back of booming business during the Covid-19 pandemic. However high flying hopes have fallen for the stock amid an economic slowdown in China - can they reverse their fortunes? We delve into the business of birds' nests with CEO …

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