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$45 Find cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu departing on 21/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu (KUL-BKI)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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08:00 - 10:40KUL-BKI
2h 40mdirect
21:30 - 00:10BKI-KUL
2h 40mdirect
$90Batik Air
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dom., 24 nov. - jue., 28 nov.
18:00 - 20:40KUL-BKI
2h 40mdirect
20:50 - 23:20BKI-KUL
2h 30mdirect
$113Batik Air
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mar., 5 nov. - mar., 12 nov.
19:55 - 22:40KUL-BKI
2h 45mdirect
05:20 - 08:00BKI-KUL
2h 40mdirect
$116Malaysia Airlines
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vie., 16 ago. - lun., 19 ago.
09:10 - 11:40KUL-BKI
2h 30mdirect
20:50 - 23:20BKI-KUL
2h 30mdirect
$122Batik Air
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vie., 1 nov. - vie., 8 nov.
17:40 - 20:10KUL-BKI
2h 30mdirect
20:50 - 23:20BKI-KUL
2h 30mdirect
$131Batik Air
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mar., 29 oct. - lun., 4 nov.
17:40 - 20:10KUL-BKI
2h 30mdirect
20:50 - 23:20BKI-KUL
2h 30mdirect
$138Batik Air
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mié., 30 oct. - mar., 5 nov.
15:40 - 18:20KUL-BKI
2h 40mdirect
05:20 - 08:00BKI-KUL
2h 40mdirect
$141Malaysia Airlines
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jue., 22 ago. - lun., 26 ago.
22:00 - 00:40KUL-BKI
2h 40mdirect
11:30 - 14:10BKI-KUL
2h 40mdirect
$143Malaysia Airlines
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jue., 1 ago. - mié., 14 ago.
22:00 - 00:40KUL-BKI
2h 40mdirect
21:45 - 00:25BKI-KUL
2h 40mdirect
$166Malaysia Airlines
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sáb., 20 jul. - mar., 23 jul.
17:15 - 15:00KUL-BKI
21h 45m2 stops
21:30 - 00:10BKI-KUL
2h 40mdirect
dom., 24 nov. - jue., 28 nov.

Flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu?

The average price of all flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Thursday is the most expensive. Flying from Kota Kinabalu back to Kuala Lumpur, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Thursday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu is October, where tickets cost $102 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and February, where the average cost of tickets is $203 and $185 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 89 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, AirAsia offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $45. KAYAK users also found Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu return flights on Batik Air from $90 and on Malaysia Airlines from $116.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu?

In normal times, AirAsia flies from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu up to 12 times per day, Malaysia Airlines up to 9 times per day, and Batik Air up to 2 times per day.

Which airlines fly direct between Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport and Kota Kinabalu?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu.
There are 3 airlines that fly direct from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu. They are: AirAsia, Batik Air and Malaysia Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with AirAsia at $79 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at AirAsia.

How many flights are there between Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport and Kota Kinabalu per day?

Each day, there are between 22 and 26 nonstop flights that take off from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport and land in Kota Kinabalu, with an average flight time of 2h 39m. The most common departure time is 10:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 170 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Thursday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport and Kota Kinabalu?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu take?

Direct flights take on average 2h 30m to travel the 2,621 km between Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu.

What’s the earliest departure time from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport at 06:05 and will be landing in Kota Kinabalu at 08:45.

What’s the latest departure time from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu jets off at 23:40 and lands at 02:20.

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Low season

April

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$45
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 26% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (43% more expensive on average)
Flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

When to book flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
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FAQs for booking Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu flights

  • Which parking options are available at Kuala Lumpur International Airport?

    For those who are being dropped off at the airport, you can use the Long-Term Car Park for free (up to 30 minutes) to set down, and from there you can take one of the regularly-running shuttle buses to the main terminal. If you’re driving to the airport and want to leave your car there for the duration of your trip, the car park costs RM 32 per day approx.

  • How do I get from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to the city?

    From the airport, you can take either a taxi or a bus to Kota Kinabalu. Taxis operate on a coupon system so you don’t have to worry about the meter during your trip. You can purchase a coupon at the desk on Level 1 for a set price of RM 30 approx. Alternatively, you can take the bus, with a one-way ticket costing RM 5 approx.

  • What are the lounges like at Kota Kinabalu International Airport?

    There are two Plaza Premium Lounges that you can access for a fee. The one for domestic flights is located in the domestic terminal near gate A10. Inside, you’ll find plenty of comfortable seating, good Wi-Fi, and complimentary food and drink. Shower facilities are also available. Prices start at RM 160 approx. for 2hr.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu was $30 for a one-way ticket and $60 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu?

    Kuala Lumpur airport is called Kuala Lumpur Intl and the only airport in Kota Kinabalu is Kota Kinabalu.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu?

    There are direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia Airlines or AirAsia?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu are Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia. With an average price for the route of $167 and an overall rating of 7.4, Malaysia Airlines is the most popular choice. AirAsia is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $116 and an overall rating of 6.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kota Kinabalu from Kuala Lumpur is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Kota Kinabalu with an airline and back to Kuala Lumpur with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Kota Kinabalu from Kuala Lumpur up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $47 or less one-way and $107 or less round-trip.
  • If you would like to check your emails or surf the web, there is Wi-Fi available throughout Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI). Simply select Airport@Wifi on your device and enjoy surfing the web for free.
  • For passengers who would like to pray after arriving, Muslim prayer rooms are available on Level 1 and Level 3 in Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KUL).
  • If your electronic devices are running low on battery upon arrival at Kota Kinabalu International Airport, simply head to the charging point on Level 3 of the Public Concourse.
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Prefer to fly direct from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu?

Find which airlines fly direct from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu

Monday

AirAsia, Batik Air, Emirates, +10 more

AirAsia, Batik Air, +11 more

Tuesday

AirAsia, Batik Air, Emirates, +10 more

AirAsia, Batik Air, +11 more

Wednesday

AirAsia, Batik Air, Emirates, +10 more

AirAsia, Batik Air, +11 more

Thursday

AirAsia, Batik Air, Emirates, +10 more

AirAsia, Batik Air, +11 more

Friday

AirAsia, Batik Air, Emirates, +10 more

AirAsia, Batik Air, +11 more

Saturday

AirAsia, Batik Air, Emirates, +10 more

AirAsia, Batik Air, +11 more

Sunday

AirAsia, Batik Air, Emirates, +10 more

AirAsia, Batik Air, +11 more

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Direct returns

Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl

Monday

AirAsia, Batik Air, Emirates, +10 more

AirAsia, Batik Air, +11 more

Tuesday

AirAsia, Batik Air, Emirates, +10 more

AirAsia, Batik Air, +11 more

Wednesday

AirAsia, Batik Air, Emirates, +10 more

AirAsia, Batik Air, +11 more

Thursday

AirAsia, Batik Air, Emirates, +10 more

AirAsia, Batik Air, +11 more

Friday

AirAsia, Batik Air, Emirates, +10 more

AirAsia, Batik Air, +11 more

Saturday

AirAsia, Batik Air, Emirates, +10 more

AirAsia, Batik Air, +11 more

Sunday

AirAsia, Batik Air, Emirates, +10 more

AirAsia, Batik Air, +11 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
Malaysia AirlinesOverall score based on 360 reviews
7.6Boarding
7.1Food
7.5Comfort
6.8Entertainment
8.1Crew
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Ok, but legspace on MH0127 from Kul to Per was too small. It was not possible to tilt my seat which I don't understand because the seat in front of my could do it. So I didn't rest on the flight. Also, the crew was probably understaffed because it took very long time to take trash after the meal. Everything very different from the flight with Malaysian Airlines from London to KL.

8.0 ExcellentErlendur, June 2024LHR - KUL
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Ok, but legspace on MH0127 from Kul to Per was too small. It was not possible to tilt my seat which I don't understand because the seat in front of my could do it. So I didn't rest on the flight. Also, the crew was probably understaffed because it took very long time to take trash after the meal. Everything very different from the flight with Malaysian Airlines from London to KL.

Service / food has to be much better. Staff were not very attentive to requests. Requested for a second serve of coke and got a weird look back from the host! Was also told they don’t have extra water bottles when I requested for one before sleep! Dinner time food was very minimum and average.

An overnight Doha to KL. Great sleep, good service and tasty food in business class

chaos boarding. Crew in business class seemed short staffed and lacking in attention to details initially, but did improve during flight.

The cabin was quite noisy as there were lots of children travelling for the school holidays. Found the selection of movies limited.

Delayed, not enough information. Had to ask for refreshments, crew could have been more proactive

The best so far coz this time it was all male steward on the economy cluster. They were polite, efficient & genuinely courteous. They do not judge you when you ask for more food & peanuts.

Delayed for 45 minutes. Don't know what's the issue. Other than that, food was not to my satisfaction. However it's okay.

My first course flight (Aor-Kul) was cancelled in the morning, and they asked me to board the night flight hence I need to transit overnight for the 2nd flight (Kul-Myy) that supposed to be on the same day. The overnight stay was not provided, (I'm traveling with my spouse, a daughter (5 y.o.) and an infant (2 months old). Hence I booked Sama Sama Hotel at my own expense (fortunately using my enrich miles points). Other than this issue, all services is good.

My experience with the flight was okay. My experience checking in was absolutely terrible. I was told I needed to change my e-ticket number to check in because I missed my flight in PDX. Even when shown the itinerary, they didn't budge and sent me to KLM across the airport. KLM wasn't open until 8pm and my flight was at 7:30pm. Nobody made accommodations in any way to get me to KUL. To add insult to injury, they rescheduled my flight to the very next day, creating a very long layover and did not offer any hotel stay. After this, even worse, I found out later they delayed the first 7:30pm flight to 9:10pm. Meaning, I could have still boarded but they refused to even try to get me on the plane. As a result, I missed a day of work and lost pay for the day. Also, when I went to get my luggage, it wasn't there. It was STILL in Singapore. They had from 5:30pm to 5am to get my luggage onto the plane and they still couldn't get that right. This is the worst experience I've had flying anywhere in the past decade I've been travelling.

It was good. The FACE check in at KLIA2 was not working.

should remind people who cough must wear the mask. A few persons surrounding keep coughing.

The flight delay... but bus from the airport be on time

Bad experience, delay like no tomorrow. Original schedule departure time at 9:30pm, delayed until 12:05am only depart.

Great. Very satisfied with a direct flight from Penang back to HK international. Stewards in the cabin were very friendly and helpful. Would not hesitate to fly with Air Asia in the future.

Second time flying on AirAsia. They’re fine for a low cost carrier, so I don’t expect high level hospitality. They could have informed us that the flight would be delayed even if by a few minutes, instead of the passengers asking the gate agents why we’re not boarding 8 minutes before takeoff. And given some of the passengers on this particular flight were problematic, the crew did great handling such people.

Meh, it was AirAsia. It's not about a quality.

Great flight. Achieve my objecttive of travelling with less hassle .

They didn't have a single blanket for hire for a long haul overnight flight. This wasn't good enough even for a budget airline

Kayak shares with you the best price! and in my case it was Air Asia flight. Air Asia flight was on time, the boarding was seamless with FACES technology at KLIA2 and the pilot made a great smooth landing upon arrival. Excellent trip!

Delayed for 3 hours, need to pay extra for drinking water.

The OD2204 KUL-LGK was delayed 40 minutes due to air-condition malfuntion, after inspection the technician give green light for the flight to go as usual but the air-condition is still not working properly, passengers complaining to the stewardess but they cannot do anything, I did tweet to @malindoair to complaint but no reply from them … hope this Batik Air is not having problem like Rayani Air and I do hope the management do respond to my complaint as well

Nasi lemak was horrible. Plain white rice, tasteless sambal, no cucumber, no kacang, no ikan bilis. And the chicken was colourless and tasteless, tasted like boiled chicken. Entertainment system didn't work at all.

2 delayed flights - hotel layover in a different country- lost baggage.

Silly to not even offer people water for free when they are paying so much for tickets.

You get what you pay for. It’s functional and gets you from point A to B in good comfort. However, food options are limited and cash only, Crew is a hit and miss .. they get your attention if you reach out.

Good leg room ... air conditioning was a bit warm don't Book row 8 ... no windows

They got to the terminal late, with no one on the arriving flight, boarded us late, and left us sitting there for 2 hours before they got us off the ground. They knew they were going to be late, yet they never got an updated flight plan from their head office until long after the flight was supposed to leave. They could have cut the delay in half, of at least let us stay in the terminal. Really just horrible planning.

The worst kind of budget airline. To be honest....the plane was not that bad. Would have been good to have some food choices and some water. What was by far the worse is the passengers/customers that this airline attracts. Coughing and spluttering all over one another with no masks. Just disgusting. Pay for a better carrier and get a better class of passenger.

Worst airline ever. They didn’t let me board although I had a connecting flight boarding pass. The reason was “we don’t have an agreement with Bhutan airlines” the hell? How do you hand out boarding passes and let someone go through the airport to the gate and then say we can’t board and have to go back to security. Who can make that flight/time? Completely irresponsible in communicating this. I’ll never fly MYairline.

Can’t expect more than this from a budget airlines. Excellent value for money. Cheap and on time service. That’s what matters.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
21/8mié.
directAirAsia
2h 40mKUL-BKI
$45
12/11mar.
directMalaysia Airlines
2h 40mKUL-BKI
$59
21/8mié.
directMalaysia Airlines
2h 45mKUL-BKI
$60
21/8mié.
1 stopAirAsia
4h 25mKUL-BKI
$71
10/7mié.
1 stopAirAsia
4h 35mKUL-BKI
$74
4/8dom.
directMalaysia Airlines
2h 40mKUL-BKI
$83
1/9dom.
1 stop
4h 50mKUL-BKI
$86
9/8vie.
1 stopAirAsia
4h 10mKUL-BKI
$93
9/7mar.
1 stopChina Southern
16h 00mKUL-BKI
$462
20/8mar.
2 stopsChina Southern
19h 50mKUL-BKI
$465

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Last minute flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu that are departing in the next 10 days.
15/6sáb.
directMalaysia Airlines
2h 40mKUL-BKI
19/6mié.
directMalaysia Airlines
2h 40mBKI-KUL
$272
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directMalaysia Airlines
2h 45mKUL-BKI
17/6lun.
directMalaysia Airlines
2h 40mBKI-KUL
$290
14/6vie.
directMalaysia Airlines
2h 40mKUL-BKI
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directMalaysia Airlines
2h 40mBKI-KUL
$310

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Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu Flights

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Kota Kinabalu (BKI)Malaysia

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