Judge Yasmin Abdul Razak set the date after hearing the submissions from both the defence and prosecution.

Earlier, lawyer Latheefa Koya representing Tian Chua, whose real name is Chua Tian Chang, 54, appealed to the court to acquit and discharge her client of the charge on several grounds, including the fact that the words allegedly uttered by the accused did not meet the elements under Section 509 of the Penal Code.

Latheefa said the words had neither mentally nor emotionally affected the victim.

However, deputy public prosecutor Suhaimi Ibrahim insisted that Tian Chua be convicted on the grounds that the words uttered by the accused had clearly insulted the modesty of the police officer.

“In fact, anyone, including myself, would feel insulted if those words were said to our face,” said Suhaimi.

On Aug 12, 2014, Tian Chua, who is also Batu Member of Parliament, pleaded not guilty to a charge of insulting the modesty of DSP Glenn A Sinappah.

He was alleged to have committed the offence at the main entrance of Armada Hotel at 7.45 pm on April 14, 2014.

The charge under Section 509 of the Penal Code carries a maximum jail term of five years, or fine, or both, upon conviction.

During the trial, the prosecution called five witnesses, while the defence called two.