Rexy Prakash Chacko

is an engineer by profession and a nature lover by passion. While he spends the weekdays earning a living in the lowlands, his weekends are spent recharging in the hills.

41 posts

Breathtaking Views into the Distance and the Past, Courtesy of The Habitat Penang Hill

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Since the early days of Penang's colonisation, botanists and naturalists from around the world have come to scour the 130-million-year-old rainforest on Penang...

by Rexy Prakash Chacko

Covid-19 Exclusives: A Hiker’s Guide to Staying at Home During the MCO

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WHEN THE MCO was first announced, I, like many other Malaysians, was taken by surprise. What began as a two-week affair has now extended to more than a month. &...

by Rexy Prakash Chacko

What You Need to Know about the Replacement Penang Hill Special Area Plan 2020

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Volumes 1 and 2 of the SAP 2020.PENANG HILL, the state’s crowning jewel, is a top tourism destination rich in colonial history, an exquisite green l...

by Rexy Prakash Chacko

In Search of the Legendary Isle of Batu Ferringhi

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WHEN ONE THINKS about hiking in Penang, it is with the idea of climbing hills. But the Pearl of the Orient is not known only for its verdant high grounds, it bo...

by Rexy Prakash Chacko

Exploring the Isle of Gedung

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The old Ammunition Depot or Gedung Peluru in Pulau Gedung.The old explosives storage.THE TURQUOISE BLUE waters around Penang are dotted with tiny is...

by Rexy Prakash Chacko