Dirty dealings. Corporate battles. Consumer woes. Here are five things you need to know today. 

1. Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd has confirmed that it was behind the stake sale in Hong Leong Capital Bhd, which will allow the latter to trade. 

2. The government will pursue an out-of-court settlement with the contractors for the Klang Valley Double Tracking Phase 2. 

3. Airlines in Malaysia could take potentially up to three years to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic. 

4. Green Packet Bhd slid into the red for 3QFY20 but says it is on the recovery path. 

5. CGS-CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd names its potential winners from the vaccine discovery.