#Update* Demolition begins in Kg Hakka, MPs among 20 people arrested; stay granted

Last Updated: 4:43pm, Oct 31, 2013

MANTIN (Oct 31): DAP's Seremban MP Anthony Loke and Rasah MP Teo Kok Seong were among about 20 people arrested here this morning as the demolition of the Kampung Hakka historic village started.

A total of six houses and a community hall were brough down by the authorities.

Negeri Sembilan assemblypersons P Gunasekaran (Senawang), Ng Chin Tsai (Temiang), Chew Seh Yong (Bahau) and Arul Jambunathan (Nilai) were among those held by police.

Also picked up were PSM secretary-general S Arutchelvan and Suaram executive director Nalini Elumalai.

Artutchelvan and Seremban PSM committee member S Gandhi were the first to be arrested and taken away in a police vehicle after they tried to stall the destruction.

Villagers, who were served with demolition notices by property developer Mega 9 Sdn. Bhd. yesterday, stood guard outside their homes from early morning.

At 9.30 am, police officers cordoned off the place with yellow tape.

Half an hour later, police ordered non-residents to evacuate the premises.

After a stand off, authorities moved in to tear down an empty house and then tore down another house.

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#Update* Demolition begins in Kg Hakka, MPs among 20 people arrested; stay granted