Meet the man who carries heavy loads up Mt Kinabalu for a living


Jvy documents his daily routine on his TikTok and Instagram accounts as a way to share his journey with the people. — Photo: JVY MIUS

For nearly a decade, Sabahan porter Jvy Mius has been transporting heavy goods up the state’s tallest mountain.

Carrying massive loads on his shoulders from Timpohon Gate (commonly known as the start of the climb up Mount Kinabalu) to Laban Rata in Kinabalu Park, the journey is a challenging one – a 6km uphill climb over rough and rugged terrains.

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