PM Abdullah calls for joint global response to food, fuel and economic crises, including stopping speculators.

15/6 At forum, PM Abdullah calls for joint global response to food, fuel and economic crises, including stopping speculators and rethinking biofuel.

The government is looking at a system where motorists can buy a set amount of subsidized fuel a month, after which regular rates apply: Finance Minister II said.

MIC president Samy Vellu rules out merger with IPF, says it wants both parties to jointly work towards common goal of uplifting Indian community.

Severe flooding in 9 Chinese provinces, including Sichuan, 55 dead, one million people forced to flee their homes:China state media.

14/6 American TV newsman Tim Russert, host of NBC’s Meet the Press talkshow, has died of a heart attack. He was 58.

14/6 PM appoints Terengganu MB Ahmad Said as state Umno chief replacing Idris Jusoh; management of oil royalties in the state reverts to Terengganu.

14/6 Pos Malaysia says as of 10.30 am today, RM 24.12 mil in fuel subsidies has been disbursed accounting for 47,774 vehicles nationwide.

14/6 The 3 MPs and 3 PKR members arrested in front of Istana Negara for participating in a rally were released at noon after questioning. The 3 MPs were from Ampang, Subang and Kapar. They were protesting against the detention of Hindraf leader under the ISA.

14/6 Magnitude 7.2 quake rocked rural northern Japan, killing at least 2, injuring more than 100.

14/6 Selected post offices will be open Sunday to disburse cash rebates to car owners. List of post offices will be available on www.pos.com.my

14/6 Euro 2008: World champs Italy needed penalty to draw 1-1 with Romania, Dutch trash France 4-1.