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The gain (loss) recognised on the measurement to fair value less costs to sell or on the disposal of the assets or disposal group(s) constituting the discontinued operation. [Refer: Discontinued operations [member]]

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The gains on subsequent increase in fair value less costs to sell (not in excess of recognised cumulative impairment loss) and losses on write-down to fair value less costs to sell for non-current assets or disposal groups held for sale.

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The proportion of ownership interest in an associate attributable to the entity. [Refer: Associates [member]]

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The proportion of ownership interest in a subsidiary attributable to the entity. [Refer: Subsidiaries [member]]

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