Controversial bloggers Alvin Tan and Vivian Lee - also known as 'Alvivi' - may also be probed under the Sedition Act for posting a photo of themselves on Facebook that allegedly insulted Muslims.

NONE "Yes they can (be investigated and charged under the Sedition Act). Consideration can be made and will be made for this," Attorney-General Abdul Gani Patail (centre in photo) told reporters today.

He added that sedition charges could be brought against the couple, on top of charges under the Multimedia and Communications Act which carry a lower penalty.

Tan and Lee, infamous for posting raunchy photos of themselves in their blog last year, attracted more controversy by posting a picture of themselves eating a pork dish.

The photo was edited to include a halal logo and was made out as a 'greeting' to Muslims observing the fasting month of Ramadan.

They have since apologised for their action.

However, BN Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin Abu Bakar has said that the apology alone is insufficient .

NONE Communication and Multimedia minister Ahmad Shabery Cheek suggested in Utusan Malaysia today that the duo should also be investigated under the Sedition Act or Penal Code.

He said they should not be investigated solely under the Communications and Multimedia Act.

The minister said the degradation of Islam is quite rampant and that he will raise the matter with the cabinet.

"I want the Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission and the police to take appropriate action when the two are taken to court. I am concerned about the abuse in the social media which has reached a dangerous stage," he said.

"If this is allowed to continue, it would affect racial harmony. This case does not only involve the two, but hundreds of others on the (Internet)."

The couple, who posted a video apology after the controversy ignited, were yesterday grilled for 12 hours by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission under the Multimedia and Communications Act.

AES to restart?

Separately, the AG said that it is up to the government to determine whether Automatic Enforcement System (AES) traffic summons will be back in operation ahead of the Hari Raya season.

"It is up to the Transport Ministry," he said.

The AES was frozen soon before the May general election following public outcry.

With others, PAS decried the system as "oppressive" and provided legal representation for those who had been served AES summons to challenge the summons in court.

Traffic offences and accidents often rise during the Hari Raya season as Muslims return to their hometowns for the festivities, expected on Aug 8.

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