NIBONG TEBAL: Activist Arumugam Dorasamy, who is charged with religious provocation, will stand trial on Feb 1 and 2 next year.

This follows deputy public prosecutor Airina Syazreen Zainurin informing the magistrate's court that a representation submitted by the defence had been rejected.

Airina also told the court that the prosecution would call about seven witnesses.

Magistrate Balqis Roslin then fixed Feb 1 and 2 next year for the trial.