The village head, A Deva, 46, said the residents, mostly in the B40 low-income group, want Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) to consider allocating them houses under the People’s Housing Project (PPR).

“We appeal to DBKL to help us. We don’t mind being placed in any PPR, be it in Bukit Jalil, Jalan Peel or Pudu Ulu,” he told reporters when met after a peaceful protest staged by the Kampung Peel residents in the village.

He said the developer had offered the residents RM15,000 to move out, but the amount was not enough for them to get a new home.

“Most of the residents are senior citizens. We have been living here for decades. Where can we go if no home is provided for us?”

One of the residents, Lau Wan Ngoh, 88, said she never imagined having to leave the village, especially at this old age.

“The house I’m staying in is the only house I have. I have been staying here since I was small. All my children grew up in this house. I just don’t know where to go if there is no house provided.

“All my children have their own lives to live. I don’t want to trouble them.”

Meanwhile, Federal Territory PKR Youth chief P Prabakaran said the residents were seeking justice as they were the original inhabitants in the area.

He said he would hold further discussions with DBKL and the developer to find a way of helping the residents.