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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGEMENTS (Details)	Dec. 31, 2017
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Discount Rate Used In Current Measurement Of Higher Of Fair Value Less Costs Of Disposal Or Previous Estimate Of Value In Use	10.00%
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Discount Rate Used In Current Measurement Of Higher Of Fair Value Less Costs Of Disposal Or Previous Estimate Of Value In Use	12.00%

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