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From left: YMFH beneficiary Bahchem, his daughter Alyka Harnata and son Hezkeneas posing for a photo in their new home at Kampung Sungai Bindu, Chenderiang in Tapah, Perak. – AMIRUL SYAFIQ/THESUN

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