You Wei, 22, was charged with causing grievous hurt to the victim by stabbing her in the left side of her neck with a knife at a private university in Sunway on July 14.

The charge under Section 326 of the Penal Code is punishable by up to 20 years in prison and a fine or whipping, upon conviction.

When the charge was read to You, he told the court that he understood but “disagreed”.

Deputy public prosecutor Nurul Sofea Jaysal urged the court not to grant bail to the student, saying he was a flight risk.

The student’s lawyer, Revin Kumar, said You was willing to comply with any bail conditions set by the court, including surrendering his passport and reporting to the police every month.

“He wants to answer this charge. He will be here as he is completing his studies,” he said.

Revin added that You suffered from bipolar disorder and was currently taking medication for the illness.

Judge Norazlin Othman allowed You to post bail of RM20,000 with two sureties.

She also ordered him not to disturb the victim and other witnesses while awaiting trial, and to surrender his passport and report to the nearest police station every month.

The court fixed Sept 17 for mention.