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

1. The country hit a new high in Covid-19 cases as the Finance Minister says that successfully controlling it remains the key to faster economic recovery. 

2. Court today revealed that ex-PM Datuk Seri Najib Razak was allegedly the real “boss” of 1Malaysia Development Bhd.

3. Top Glove Corp Bhd says that all its factories in Klang have been allowed to reopen. 

4. A total of 56 firms dealing with digital currencies have registered themselves with Bank Negara Malaysia.

5. Lembaga Tabung Angkatan Tentera has welcomed former Boustead Holdings Bhd chief Datuk Seri Amrin Awaluddin to its ranks.