Subscribe in a reader | Subscribe by Email Well, it finally started today. And the heavens shed tears too.
The developer, with workers and bulldozers, and protected by the police, managed to demolish four houses today (from 10-30am till about 2pm). It wasn’t an easy task as the residents along with MIC Youth members (chief Mohan also) and supporters tried their best to block the demolition. The four houses (houses no 467, 486, 481, 473) are the ones that had accepted compensation, thus was demolished. Actually, one of the house only had a room torn down because the owner had not vacated the house yet.
According to developer representative, demolishment will continue next week. Meanwhile I heard the RA chairman talking on THR at 6pm news – that the developer has given one week time to clear out, but the residents hoping to negotiate (or something like that, the voice wasn’t clear).
Due to the determination of the residents and supporters, police had to detain 18 of them, including the resident’s lawyer Darshan Singh, ex-PKR MPPJ councillor Thiruvengadam, 3 ladies and some outsiders.
A police report was also made against a police officer for calling someone with derogatory term.
The Star’s time line of the demolition is here. Malaysiakini’s report is here. You can also read blogger Anil Netto and Rwindraj’s reports (here and here).
As expected, Pakatan representatives were missing since the state government had washed their hands off this issue. Nothing mentioned about HINDRAF or PAHAM supporters as well. Only orange colored t-shirts were those belonging to MIC Youth members.
I hope the money MIC mentioned will be used to help the residents resettle elsewhere. And no news from DPM Muhyiddin who said wait till end of August when the residents met him to submit memo. Same goes for the UMNO division leader who met with developer.
Will the incident be remembered in four years time, when the beggars come around for your votes? God willing.
