On the first count, Yap Thye Sun, 56, was charged with attempting to murder policeman Nazri Sudiman, 35, by stabbing him in the abdomen, causing a “penetrating abdominal wound with evisceration” that could have led to the victim’s death.

The offence was alleged to have taken place at the side of Jalan Pusingan U at Jalan Yew at about 12.30pm on July 31.

The charge under Section 307 of the Penal Code carries a maximum sentence of 10 years’ imprisonment and a fine upon conviction, or up to 20 years’ imprisonment if injury is caused.

The second charge read that Yap was in possession of a 21.5cm knife without lawful purpose at the same location, date and time.

The charge, under Section 6 (1) of the Corrosive and Explosive Substances and Dangerous Weapons Act 1958, provides a prison sentence of five to 10 years and whipping upon conviction.

Yap was unrepresented.

Judge Siti Shakirah Mohtarudin did not grant bail and set Sept 2 for re-mention of the case.