PlayBook - Missing music store (7Digital) & Podcast

Hi everyone,
Just a few hours ago I wiped my PB because I had too much junk in it.
I wanted to start my PB again clean & fresh just with all the data & apps that I need.
After wiping my PB and updating it to it's latest software (1.0.7 Bundle 2670), I noticed that the music store (7Digital) & Podcast app is missing.
So what I did 1st was to reset it, hoping that the 7Digital & Podcast app will appear back when the system comes turned on & has settled.. But this didn't work.
Again, I thought maybe shutting my PB down for 5 minutes will do the trick.. And guess what?? This didn't work either.
So, I'm asking if anyone out there has encountered same problem and has a solution to getting the 7Digital & Podcast app back on their BB?
FYI, this is my 3rd time wiping it since I 1st bought my PB. The 1st time I wiped it I had no problems at all, everything was there like it was supoosed to be.
But just a few hours ago during my 2nd & 3rd wipe, 7Digital & Podcast is missing from my PB.
I live in Indonesia & I would think that this is not a regional problem, because the 1st time I wiped it everything was fine.. Aside from that, I have been able to purchase music from 7Digital without any problems.
Please.. Your help is much appreciated.
Thank you.

I did bought my PB in the US during my visit there months back, but didn't realize that apps would go missing when wiping it in another region, I thought 7Digital was a standard app for the PB no matter where you are.
Anyways, I was really happy with the 7Digital app & bought lots of music from it using my credit card.. Was one of the best app for me.
Quick question.. if these apps are not availabe here in Indonesia are they available in other south east asian countries (ie. Malaysia, Singapore etc.)?
If so, then which?
Since frequently I travel around east asia for business, I'm thinking maybe I can do a wipe and update there to start my PB fresh again with 7Digital etc. installed.
Is that possible?
Otherwise I'm stuck with whatever sad apps that's available here in Indonesia and back to using my iPad which I don't prefer over the PB.
Your help is appreciated.
Thak you.

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