The proposal to conduct a public inquiry into alleged abuse of human rights by Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) during the Kampung Berembang squatter demolition exercise would be deliberated by Suhakam on Monday.

Contacted today, Suhakam commissioner N Siva Subramaniam said the proposal was made by human rights group Suaram and Jerit yesterday when the two group submitted a memorandum of complaint on the incident.

"Suhakam commissioners will propose to the commission that a public inquiry be held on the overuse of force by MPAJ," said Siva when contacted today.

He was asked to clarify an earlier report which erroneously implied that the decision to hold the public inquiry had already been made.

Kampung Berembang was a scene of chaos and destruction when the Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ), backed by Rela, the police and the Federal Reserve Unit, moved in to demolish houses in the village on three occasions - Nov 17, 20 and 30.

During the latest incident, MPAJ's demolition of s surau and makeshift tents set up by the villagers resulted in fracas with activist and villagers, leaving scores injured and 22 individuals arrested.

More proof needed

Siva said Suhakam was still waiting for MPAJ to report their side of the story, but urged others to come forward with evidence of violence during the incident.

"We need proof like video recordings and the names of those detained during the operation to ascertain whether there was any violence involved," said Siva.

The 470 residents have been staying in the village - situated less than 10km from the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur - for the past 30 years.

Now the village is bereft of proper houses but the villagers are still living there in their temporary 'homes'.