"They (the British) use this kind of frivolous, ridiculous excuse to stay away, to refuse our claims, which we think is unreasonable," stressed Quek.
It would be increasingly difficult for authorities to investigate the Batang Kali Massacre due to the lack of evidence. That begs the question: how much longer can those who have been actively pursuing justice for the victims hang on to the case.
The last adult witness, Tham Yong, who was 17 when she saw the killings died last year. The father of Quek, who himself was also an activist and an inspiration to his son, died the same year.
There was no record of the Batang Kali Massacre in the country' s history books.
"When we asked for the public inquiry to be set up, they refused on the account that this happened over 62 years ago. This will incur substantial taxpayers money to set up the inquiry without going to the substance of the case.
"We have done sufficient research. It was disclosed that the British government doesn't have legal authority to kill the 24 unarmed civilians. And we hope the British government could face up to these challenges but they didn't."
"The only avenue left for us is to go to court," said Quek.
The group will file a petition at the British High Court next month and expect to stand a trial at the court in a few months.
Quek said, that will be their last resort in asking for an investigation to clear the victims of any wrongdoings.
No one knows what will happen after that, but Quek and the victims' family members will make sure that part of the history is not left behind.
