110 Laws of Malaysia Act 593 (4) During the pre-trial conference, an advocate representing an accused may discuss with the prosecution the following matters relating to the case: (a) identifying the factual and legal issues; (b) narrowing the issues of contention; (c) clarifying each party’s position; (d) ensuring the compliance with section 51a; (e) discussing the nature of the case for the prosecution and defence, including any alibi defence that the accused may rely on; (f) discussing any plea bargaining, and reaching any possible agreement thereto; and (g) any other matters as may be agreed upon by the advocate representing the accused and the prosecution that may lead to the expeditious disposal of the case. (5) All matters agreed upon in the pre-trial conference by the advocate and the prosecution shall be reduced into writing and signed by the accused, the advocate and the prosecution. Case management 172b. (1)  A Magistrate, Sessions Court Judge or Judge of the High Court, as the case may be, shall commence a case management process within sixty days from the date of the accused being charged and claims to be tried. (2) At the case management, the Magistrate, Sessions Court Judge or Judge shall— (i) take into consideration all matters that have been considered and agreed to by the accused and his advocate and the prosecution during the pre-trial conference; and where a plea bargaining has been agreed between the accused and his advocate and the prosecution during the pre-trial conference, the Magistrate or the Sessions