The Association for the Protection of the Natural Heritage of Malaysia (Peka) has called for an immediate investigation and prosecution of those responsible for the demolition of six homes belonging to about 20 Orang Asli in Pekan, Pahang, on Monday.

Peka president Rajesh Nagarajan also urged that compensation be awarded to some 20 affected Orang Asli from the Jakun sub-group, that reconstruction of the destroyed homes be undertaken, and that recognition be given to the community’s customary land rights.