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STEV YAP Sifu Sabah Property
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Team Leader ∙ Elite
STEV YAP Sifu Sabah Property
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About STEV YAP Sifu Sabah Property
Doing business is not about making a profit, but earning people's hearts. As your real estate negotiator, I am happy to provide you with a full range services for home buying and selling. I hope to have the opportunity to provide you with home buyers and find a satisfactory real estate for you! 做生... Doing business is not about making a profit, but earning people's hearts. As your real estate negotiator, I am happy to provide you with a full range services for home buying and selling. I hope to have the opportunity to provide you with home buyers and find a satisfactory real estate for you! 做生意不为了赚取利润，而是赚取人心。 作为您的地产经纪, 房地產談判代表, 置业顾问, 我很高兴为您提供房屋买卖及相关的全方位, 一站式服务。希望有机会为您提供置业服务, 为您找到满意的房地产
7 years at IQI
930 transactions
46 properties on sale
90 properties on rent
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Jesselton Residences
Pusat Bandar Kota Kinabalu
AED 3,591 /month
Listed on March 18, 2026
Lido Four Seasons Residence
35, Lorong Raffelesia 1, 88200, Sabah
AED 3,142 /month
Listed on May 14, 2025
Sinsuran Complex
sinsuran
AED 5,386 /month
Listed on October 13, 2025
Tropicana Landmark
Jalan Bundusan
AED 628,390
Listed on July 14, 2026
Bandaran Berjaya
Lorong Bandaran Berjaya
AED 2,065 /month
Listed on April 14, 2026
Jesselton Quay Central
Jesselton Quay Central
AED 2,693 /month
Listed on April 6, 2026
THE LIGHT RESIDENCES KOBUSAK
Jalan Nosoob Baru
AED 2,334 /month
Listed on June 3, 2025
CYBER SQUARE COMMERCIAL CENTRE
Lorong Cyber Square 1, 89500 Donggongon, Sabah
AED 4,489 /month
Listed on July 11, 2025
Bandaran Berjaya
Lorong Bandaran Berjaya
AED 11,670 /month
Listed on July 18, 2025
sutera avenue kota kinabalu
kota kinabalu
AED 10,772 /month
Listed on September 1, 2025
88 Marketplace
Kepayan, Kota Kinabalu
AED 2,873 /month
Listed on July 1, 2026
1Sulaman Platinum Tower
JALAN SULAMAN
AED 1,795 /month
Listed on June 3, 2025
CENTRE POINT SABAH
KOTA KINABALU
AED 2,065 /month
Listed on July 15, 2025
BUNDUSAN SQUARE
BUNDUSAN SQUARE
AED 448,850
Listed on August 26, 2026
SUTERA AVENUE
SUTERA AVENUE
AED 8,977 /month
Listed on December 8, 2025
THE GARDEN CONDOMINIUM
THE GARDEN CONDOMINIUM
AED 403,965
Listed on July 9, 2026
LATITUD 6
Jln Lintas, kolombong, 88450 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
AED 2,784,665
Listed on October 1, 2025
CENTRE POINT SABAH
JALAN TUN ABDUL RAHMAN, CENTRE POINT
AED 6,733 /month
Listed on September 1, 2026
1Sulaman Platinum Tower
Jalan Sulaman
AED 1,795 /month
Listed on September 17, 2025
Delta Heights
Off Jalan Duta
AED 323,172
Listed on March 18, 2026
THE SURITZ CONDO
Taman Kolombong
AED 1,616 /month
Listed on July 30, 2025
Jesselton Residences
Pusat Bandar Kota Kinabalu
AED 2,514 /month
Listed on January 17, 2026
THE GARDEN CONDOMINIUM
THE GARDEN CONDOMINIUM
AED 1,795 /month
Listed on July 5, 2026
TAMAN AMANSUTRA PHASE 2
TAMAN AMANSUTRA PHASE 2
AED 1,795 /month
Listed on September 17, 2026
1Sulaman Platinum Tower
jalan sulaman
AED 1,706 /month
Listed on July 7, 2025
1Sulaman Platinum Tower
jalan sulaman
AED 1,795 /month
Listed on September 17, 2025
Jesselton Residences
Pusat Bandar Kota Kinabalu
AED 2,962 /month
Listed on December 3, 2025
INANAM MALL
Jln Nountun, Inanam, 88450 Kota Kinabalu
AED 898 /month
Listed on October 24, 2025
Sutera Avenue
Jalan Coastal
AED 2,334 /month
Listed on January 17, 2026
88 Marketplace
Kepayan, Kota Kinabalu
AED 6,823 /month
Listed on March 27, 2026
D'BANYAN RESIDENCY
D'BANYAN RESIDENCY
AED 3,141,950
Listed on June 19, 2026
KINGFISHER INANAM CONDOMINIUM
KINGFISHER INANAM CONDOMINIUM
AED 2,244 /month
Listed on March 8, 2026
Jesselton Residences
Pusat Bandar Kota Kinabalu
AED 4,937 /month
Listed on July 11, 2025
LATITUD 6
Jln Lintas, kolombong, 88450 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
AED 994,652
Listed on October 1, 2025
Maya Condominium @ Likas
Lorong Bunga Matahari 1, 88400 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
AED 2,154 /month
Listed on April 28, 2025
TAMAN PRESTIJ SIGNAL HILL
TAMAN PRESTIJ SIGNAL HILL
AED 4,739,856
Listed on August 15, 2026
Bandaran Berjaya
Lorong Bandaran Berjaya
AED 10,324 /month
Listed on September 6, 2025
Ligitan Sea, Semporna
Ligitan Sea, Semporna
AED 89,770,000
Listed on September 8, 2026
KAMPUNG AIR
KAMPUNG AIR
AED 13,466 /month
Listed on July 16, 2026
TAMAN IRAMANIS
TAMAN IRAMANIS
AED 2,693 /month
Listed on October 1, 2026
PUTRI BAHANG APARTMENT
PUTRI BAHANG APARTMENT
AED 1,122 /month
Listed on September 17, 2026
1Sulaman Platinum Tower
88400, Jalan Sulaman, 88450 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
AED 1,795 /month
Listed on October 17, 2025
Sutera Avenue
Jalan Coastal
AED 2,065 /month
Listed on January 17, 2026
LIKAS PLAZA JUTA
LIKAS PLAZA JUTA
AED 1,570,975
Listed on August 20, 2026
Kepayan Apartment
KEPAYAN APARTMENT
AED 359,080
Listed on August 26, 2026
1Borneo HyperMall (One Borneo)
Jalan Tuaran Bypass, 88400 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
AED 718 /month
Listed on May 7, 2025
JALAN TUARAN LAMA
JALAN TUARAN LAMA
AED 8,079 /month
Listed on October 9, 2026
D' BANYAN RESIDENCY
88100 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
AED 13,466 /month
Listed on July 11, 2025
Sutera Avenue
Jalan Coastal
AED 1,975 /month
Listed on July 17, 2026
Tetagan Sea, Semporna
Tetagan Sea
AED 44,885,000
Listed on September 8, 2026
RIVERSON SOHO
RIVERSON SOHO
AED 2,334 /month
Listed on June 18, 2026
Taman Seri Warisan Industry Inanam
Taman Seri Warisan Industry Inanam
AED 10,772 /month
Listed on October 2, 2026
D'BANYAN RESIDENCES
D'BANYAN RESIDENCES
AED 3,483,076
Listed on September 2, 2026
Riverson SOHO
Jalan Riverson
AED 2,514 /month
Listed on August 20, 2026
JALAN 1G KKIP SELATAN
JALAN 1G KKIP SELATAN
AED 15,709,750
Listed on August 29, 2026
Riverson Soho
Jalan Coastal
AED 718,160
Listed on July 5, 2026
JALAN LIDO - PENAMPANG
JALAN LIDO - PENAMPANG
AED 3,635,685
Listed on October 5, 2026
TAMAN PELUDUK
TAMAN PELUDUK
AED 1,975 /month
Listed on August 26, 2026
Jesselton Quay Central
Jesselton Quay Central
AED 2,514 /month
Listed on October 1, 2025
Delta Heights
Off Jalan Duta
AED 1,257 /month
Listed on January 17, 2026
THE PEAK SOHO CONDOMINIUM
THE PEAK SOHO CONDOMINIUM
AED 2,514 /month
Listed on January 7, 2026
Aeropod Commercial Square
Jalan Kepayan
AED 700,206
Listed on August 20, 2026
INANAM JAYA LIGHT INDUSTRIAL
LORONG LAYANG LAYANG
AED 1,346,550
Listed on September 8, 2026
DONGGONGON
DONGGONGON
AED 35,908 /month
Listed on August 12, 2026
Aeropod Commercial Square
Jalan Kepayan
AED 709,183
Listed on October 22, 2025
PLAZA KINGFISHER
Lorong Plaza Kingfisher
AED 6,284 /month
Listed on January 8, 2026
TAMAN SRI GAYA
TAMAN SRI GAYA
AED 3,590,800
Listed on August 12, 2026
JALAN LIDO - PENAMPANG
JALAN LIDO - PENAMPANG
AED 1,211,895
Listed on October 5, 2026
Riverson SOHO
Jalan Riverson
AED 718,160
Listed on August 20, 2026
Sutera Avenue
Jalan Coastal
AED 1,795 /month
Listed on April 2, 2026
MENGGATAL INANAM GREENFIELD RESIDENCE
GREENFIELD RESIDENCE
AED 1,436 /month
Listed on December 18, 2025
TAMAN PELUDUK
TAMAN PELUDUK
AED 673,275
Listed on August 26, 2026
Alam Damai Condominium
Off Jalan Tuaran, Kota Kinabalu
AED 1,975 /month
Listed on October 5, 2026
1Sulaman Platinum Tower
88400, Jalan Sulaman, 88450 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
AED 1,257 /month
Listed on April 25, 2025
Kepayan Apartment
KEPAYAN APARTMENT
AED 377,034
Listed on August 26, 2026
TAMAN CANTEK LIDO LORONG BUNGA DAHLIA
TAMAN CANTEK LIDO LORONG BUNGA DAHLIA
AED 6,733 /month
Listed on August 26, 2026
Taman Seputeh Lorong Lengkuas
Taman Seputeh Lorong Lengkuas
AED 610,436
Listed on September 15, 2026
The Loft @ KK Times Square
KK Times Square, Kota Kinabalu
AED 5,027 /month
Listed on September 3, 2025
Jesselton Residences
Pusat Bandar Kota Kinabalu
AED 4,937 /month
Listed on November 20, 2025
Sutera Avenue
Jalan Coastal
AED 2,514 /month
Listed on May 21, 2025
1Sulaman Platinum Tower
1Sulaman Platinum Tower
AED 1,795 /month
Listed on September 21, 2026
LATITUD 6
Jln Lintas, kolombong, 88450 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
AED 2,321,991
Listed on October 1, 2025
Putri Bahang Apartment
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
AED 1,167 /month
Listed on July 1, 2025
Riverson SOHO
Jalan Riverson
AED 4,309 /month
Listed on September 15, 2026
Marina Court
Lorong Api-Api 3, Api-Api Centre
AED 3,770 /month
Listed on April 20, 2026
Forest Hill Residences
Jalan Santung
AED 448,850
Listed on July 21, 2026
Bay Suites
kota kinabalu
AED 1,436 /month
Listed on August 6, 2025
THE LOFT @ IMAGO
THE LOFT @ IMAGO
AED 2,244 /month
Listed on September 23, 2026
Putri Bahang Apartment
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
AED 267,515
Listed on August 26, 2026
Coral Bay @ Sutera Harbour
SUTERA HARBOUR
AED 2,423,790
Listed on April 9, 2026
Jesselton Quay Central
KOTA KINABALU
AED 2,693 /month
Listed on July 17, 2025
The Peak Vista (Likas)
Likas, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
AED 3,591 /month
Listed on August 19, 2026
Marina Court
Lorong Api-Api 3, Api-Api Centre
AED 4,040 /month
Listed on February 13, 2026
Bay 21
Jalan Teluk Likas
AED 3,860 /month
Listed on July 18, 2025
Warisan Square
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Kota Kinabalu
AED 2,693 /month
Listed on July 22, 2026
Aeropod Commercial Square
Jalan Kepayan
AED 2,693 /month
Listed on August 20, 2026
Bay Suites
BAY SUITES
AED 2,244 /month
Listed on June 19, 2025
Cyber Perdana Commercial Centre
Jalan Lintas Penampang
AED 4,489 /month
Listed on August 4, 2025
Riverson SOHO
Jalan Riverson
AED 2,693 /month
Listed on August 20, 2026
HILTOP LUYANG
Lorong Hilltop 88300 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
AED 3,142 /month
Listed on October 24, 2025
PLAZA PERMAI ALAMESRA
PLAZA PERMAI ALAMESRA
AED 2,334,020
Listed on July 2, 2026
TAMAN MOONEE
TAMAN MOONEE
AED 1,256,780
Listed on September 5, 2026
RIVERSON SOHO
RIVERSON SOHO
AED 3,142 /month
Listed on September 15, 2026
TAMAN MOONEE
TAMAN MOONEE
AED 2,693 /month
Listed on September 5, 2026
LATITUD 6
Jln Lintas, kolombong, 88450 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
AED 895,186
Listed on October 1, 2025
THE GARDEN CONDO BUNDUSAN
THE GARDEN CONDO BUNDUSAN
AED 583,505
Listed on September 10, 2026
PEKAN MENGGATAL
Lorong Pekan Menggatal 1
AED 2,693 /month
Listed on June 5, 2025
HSK INDUSTRIAL PARK PENAMPANG
HSK INDUSTRIAL PARK PENAMPANG
AED 8,528 /month
Listed on September 30, 2026
Kepayan Apartment
KEPAYAN APARTMENT
AED 718,160
Listed on August 26, 2026
The Loft @ KK Times Square
KK Times Square, Kota Kinabalu
AED 5,386 /month
Listed on August 28, 2025
CENTRE POINT SABAH
KOTA KINABALU
AED 430,896
Listed on July 15, 2025
OCEANUS MALL PELAGOS DESIGNER SUITES
KOTA KINABALU
AED 2,514 /month
Listed on June 3, 2025
Putri Bahang Apartment
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
AED 267,515
Listed on March 8, 2026
D'BANYAN RESIDENCY
D'BANYAN RESIDENCY
AED 4,021,696
Listed on September 10, 2026
D' Banyan Residency Superlink Terrace house
D' Banyan Residency Superlink Terrace house
AED 3,483,076
Listed on September 10, 2026
ELEMEN UTARA CONDOMINIUM
LORONG PERMAI, JALAN TUARAN BYPASS, ELEMEN UTARA CONDOMINIUM
AED 2,244 /month
Listed on September 2, 2026
Sutera Avenue
Jalan Coastal
AED 1,795 /month
Listed on August 27, 2026
Riverson SOHO
Jalan Riverson
AED 2,514 /month
Listed on August 12, 2026
Tuaran Plaza Legacy @ Sulaman
Jalan Tuaran
AED 779,204
Listed on October 3, 2025
Jesselton Quay Central
Jesselton Quay Central
AED 628,390
Listed on April 10, 2026
Coral Bay @ Sutera Harbour
SUTERA HARBOUR
AED 3,052,180
Listed on April 9, 2026
CYBER SQUARE COMMERCIAL CENTRE
Lorong Cyber Square 1, 89500 Donggongon, Sabah
AED 1,616 /month
Listed on July 11, 2025
I PARK PLAZA INOVASI INDUSTRIAL
Jalan Penampang Lama
AED 2,334,020
Listed on October 3, 2025
D'BANYAN RESIDENCY SUTERA HARBOUR
D'BANYAN RESIDENCY SUTERA HARBOUR
AED 3,141,950
Listed on September 10, 2026
Likas Lorong Tenejal
Likas Lorong Tenejal
AED 7,002 /month
Listed on October 29, 2025
HSK INDUSTRIAL PENAMPANG
HSK INDUSTRIAL PENAMPANG
AED 6,733 /month
Listed on October 1, 2026
Riverson Soho
Jalan Coastal
AED 2,693 /month
Listed on July 5, 2026
Sutera Avenue
Jalan Coastal
AED 1,795 /month
Listed on April 2, 2026
INANAM KIANSOM
INANAM KIANSOM
AED 9,426 /month
Listed on May 19, 2025
MAYA CONDO @ LIKAS
MAYA CONDO @ LIKAS
AED 2,154 /month
Listed on September 25, 2026
Forest Hill Residences
Jalan Santung
AED 565,551
Listed on October 7, 2026
PLAZA PERMAI ALAMESRA
PLAZA PERMAI ALAMESRA
AED 6,733 /month
Listed on July 2, 2026
PLAZA 22 PAPAR
PLAZA 22 PAPAR
AED 2,244 /month
Listed on September 8, 2026
LATITUD 6
Jln Lintas, kolombong, 88450 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
AED 2,506,199
Listed on October 1, 2025
Taman Bukit Damaisari
Taman Bukit Damaisari
AED 1,885 /month
Listed on February 3, 2026
Harrington Suites
Harrington Suites
AED 2,064,710
Listed on October 1, 2026
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Jalan Permatang Pasir, Taman Jasa Ria, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Penang, Malaysia
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Starting from AED 493,735
Listed on January 23, 2026
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Choosing the Right Structure for Dubai Property For families holding real estate in Dubai, trusts and DIFC Foundations can both separate day-to-day asset ownership from personal succession, but they operate in different ways. A trust is a legal relationship in which trustees hold and manage assets for beneficiaries. By contrast, a DIFC Foundation is a separate legal person that owns assets in its own name and is governed by a Council under its Charter and By-laws. For Dubai real estate, direct ownership through a trust may be less straightforward and often involves an SPV. A DIFC Foundation can hold eligible Dubai property, subject to Dubai Land Department acceptance, registration and applicable fees. Succession and Family Continuity A key advantage of a Foundation is the ability to establish clear rules around ownership, income, distributions, voting, control and succession. This can be particularly useful where several properties or family businesses need to remain under one ownership structure. If property remains personally owned at death, it may enter probate, become divided among heirs or create co-ownership and potential delays. Where relevant, Sharia inheritance principles may also apply. Transferring property into a valid Foundation during the owner’s lifetime may help preserve continuity because the Foundation remains the legal owner after death. However, a Foundation is not an automatic way to override heirs’ rights. Its effectiveness depends on factors including domicile, religion, transfer timing, local property law, creditor claims and conflict-of-laws rules. Outlook For property-owning families, succession planning is becoming an increasingly important part of long-term real estate strategy. DIFC Foundations may be especially suitable for complex family ownership structures, but each arrangement should be reviewed carefully with coordinated DIFC, DLD, succession, Sharia and tax advice before any transfer takes place. The contents of this article were contributed by Haroon Anwar, Head of Global Wealth Management. Download to see insights from other country marketsDownload
Dubai Office Market Remains Strong Dubai’s commercial real estate market continues to show strong momentum, particularly in high-quality office assets. Rental-contract registrations rose 24.6% year-on-year in Q2 2026, while Dubai recorded 38,082 office leasing transactions, up 4% from the previous quarter. Office occupancy also remained high at around 94%. Demand is being driven by financial services, technology companies, regional headquarters and other businesses seeking modern, efficient and well-connected Grade-A office space. Investor activity remains equally strong. Off-plan office sales reached AED 13.1 billion across 1,668 transactions in H1 2026, with Business Bay accounting for approximately 52% of total sales value. Prime Assets Continue to Outperform Dubai office rents increased 13% year-on-year in Q2, while prime office rents rose by 16%. Pricing has also strengthened in key locations. Average Downtown Dubai office values reached AED 5,130 per sq ft at the end of 2025, representing a 29% annual increase. Broader investor confidence remains robust. Dubai recorded AED 252 billion in total real estate transactions in Q1 2026, while foreign real estate investment climbed 26% year-on-year to AED 148.35 billion. However, the opportunity is becoming increasingly asset-specific. Around 24.2 million sq ft of new office supply is scheduled for delivery between 2026 and 2030, which could gradually moderate rental and price growth. Outlook Dubai’s commercial property outlook remains positive, but investors may need to become more selective as new supply enters the market. The strongest opportunities are likely to remain in prime locations with metro connectivity, strong tenants, efficient layouts, professional building management and visible rental income. Rather than relying on broad market momentum, the focus is increasingly shifting towards durable income and the scarcity of quality Grade-A offices. The contents of this article were contributed by Haroon Anwar, Head of Global Wealth Management. Download to see insights from other country marketsDownload
Dubai’s Appeal Extends Beyond Residency Dubai’s role as a global wealth hub is not limited to people who live there. Non-resident entrepreneurs, expatriate families and international investors can use the city to coordinate banking, investments, real estate exposure, succession planning and family governance across several jurisdictions. Its appeal comes from a combination of global connectivity, tax efficiency, institutional depth and access to an established network of banks, asset managers, trustees, insurers and professional advisers. Dubai is already home to 81,200 resident millionaires, while its millionaire population increased by 102% between 2014 and 2024. The UAE was also projected to record a net inflow of 9,800 millionaires in 2025, reflecting its growing importance in global wealth migration. A Structured Platform for Cross-Border Wealth Managing international wealth involves more than investment returns. Families must also consider custody, tax reporting, source-of-wealth documentation, succession planning, liquidity, currency exposure and regulatory accountability. Licensed Dubai-based providers can help organise and supervise these responsibilities through a more structured platform. They can also support the protection and transfer of assets while working alongside legal and tax advisers in the investor’s home jurisdiction. The Dubai International Financial Centre, or DIFC, strengthens this ecosystem with more than 500 wealth and asset management entities, 1,289 family-related entities and 1,115 DIFC-based foundations. Regulatory protection is another important factor. Firms authorised by the Dubai Financial Services Authority are required to safeguard client assets, giving international families greater confidence when managing wealth through Dubai. Outlook Dubai is likely to remain attractive to investors seeking a neutral and internationally connected base for wealth management. As cross-border portfolios become more complex, demand should continue growing for regulated platforms that combine investment access, family governance and long-term succession planning. Download to see insights from other country marketsDownload
Dubai’s DIFC Foundations Gain Relevance for Global Wealth Planning As international families build wealth across multiple countries, asset protection and succession planning are becoming more complex. Many families now hold real estate, investment portfolios, private company shares and business interests across several jurisdictions. Without a proper structure, transferring these assets between generations can become costly, fragmented and difficult to manage. This is where DIFC Foundations are becoming increasingly relevant. A DIFC Foundation is a separate legal entityestablished within the Dubai International Financial Centre. Unlike a traditional trust, the Foundation can own assets directly in its own name, offering families clearer governance, better transparency and a structure that is easier to administer. For globally mobile families, this structure can help consolidate ownership of international real estate portfolios, private company shares, investment assets, intellectual property and other family assets under one vehicle. Why Families Use DIFC Foundations The main appeal lies in succession planning, asset protection and long-term family governance. By using a DIFC Foundation, families can reduce probate and inheritance complications while creating a clearer framework for preserving wealth across generations. For Muslim families, DIFC Foundations can also support Sharia-sensitive succession and governance objectives. The Foundation Charter and By-Laws can be tailored to reflect the family’s values, wishes and inheritance philosophy, while still benefiting from DIFC’s internationally recognised legal framework. Typical setup costs may range from USD 8,000 to USD 20,000, with annual administration and maintenance costs often ranging between USD 3,000 and USD 10,000. These structures are generally most suitable for families with investable assets of at least USD 1 million, with stronger value for portfolios above USD 3 million to USD 5 million. Outlook In 2026, wealth preservation is no longer only about investment returns. For global families, the priority is structure, continuity and control. DIFC Foundations are likely to remain an important planning tool for families seeking long-term certainty across multiple markets and generations. Download to see insights from other country marketsDownload
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