The High Court fixes 30 days between June 4 and July 31 for the duo's trial on charges involving payments to the International Petroleum Investment Company.

The former prime minister's first letter of representation to the Attorney-General's Chambers was rejected.

Lawyer Muhammad Shafee Abdullah says the case 'may not need to continue' in the event that the developments take place.

The Abu Dhabi companies, 1MDB and the Minister of Finance (Incorporated) have reached a settlement in respect of proceedings in the London Court of International Arbitration and the London High Court.