Sabah quake: Guides' livelihood affected, donations sought


Some of the guides taking a break for lunch before continuing with the rescue efforts.

PETALING JAYA: Mountain guides that aid climbers up and down the mountain are facing tough times following the earthquake that struck Mount Kinabalu on Friday.

The guides, some of whom have been hailed as heroes, risked life and limb to keep climbers safe, are now jobless until the mountain is deemed safe again.

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