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

1. Malaysia’s new Covid-19 cases topped 3,000 today, a fresh record high. 

2. The country’s crude oil palm prices could see a dramatic fall in the second half of 2021. 

3. The sales tax exemption introduced by the government helped to boost UMW Holdings Bhd's vehicle sales. 

4. CN Asia Cord Bhd, which manufactures skid tanks, has announced its entry into the digital banking business. 

5. Bintai Kinden Corp Bhd’s partner has filed for a trademark for its vaccine.