He was referring to Alvin Tan Jye Yee, 25, and Vivian Lee May Ling, 24, who had allegedly mocked Muslims and Ramadan via Facebook.
The duo were at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court today to answer three charges, of posting indecent photographs in their blog, inciting racial antagonism, and sedition.
In a statement today, Gani said the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) decided to prosecute them based on the legal provisions and after considering the implications of their alleged actions.
“The AGC also decided on charging them following the abduction and assault of an individual by an unidentified group, believed to be a backlash to their (Alvin and Vivian’s) alleged actions,” he said.
Meanwhile, Gani called on all parties to refrain from making any statement or speculation relating to the case to avoid a trial by media.
– BERNAMA
