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UPDATED 2.29PM | Bribery charges against former Kinabatangan MP discontinued upon his death, but case against widow continued.

DPP argues Zizie's charges can stand on their own; lawyers brand them weak and circumstantial.

Zizie says payment came from agent's commission, didn't see anything wrong.

PARLIAMENT | In maiden speech, Kurniawan also thanks PM, DPM and Sabah CM for their support.

UPDATED 11.43AM | Court sets three days in March for hearing.

A representation to drop the charges was reportedly submitted on Dec 24.

Ismail polled 3,755 votes in Nov 29 Sabah election, Bung had 3,908.

Sabah Umno says Bung's son Naim fulfils three vital prerequisites to make the cut.

UPDATED 2.23PM | Thank you for the trust and mandate, says Naim.

UPDATED 11.10AM | Official announcement will be made before nomination day, says Jafry.

UPDATED 4.49PM | He takes over Bung's post following the latter's passing.

UPDATED 3.15PM | Commission to decide on polling, nomination days, other preparations.

PAS sec-gen to leave final decision to Sabah PN.

His funeral was attended by key state government and Umno leaders.

UPDATED 9.11AM | Leaders pen heartfelt tribute in memory of the veteran politician.

Sabah BN chairperson was receiving treatment for lung, heart, and kidney complications.

Sources say Umno leader, 66, has complications involving multiple organs.

SABAH POLLS | Sabahans don't evaluate based on bread, coffee, or hampers, he says.

Accompanying some nominees were Umno chief Zahid and DAP chief Loke.

Hearing to take place in January next year.

UPDATED 7.18PM | Bung refuses to divulge details on ex-minister's decision.

It initially aimed to contest 48 seats, Bung says negotiations with Harapan 70pct done.

State BN chief says there are many local parties, but all fighting for power.

Kinabatangan MP claims the incident was a baseless assumption by the prosecution.