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

1. Hartalega Holdings Bhd’s 1QFY23 net profit dropped substantially to RM88.3 million from RM2.26 billion a year ago. 

2. The unemployment rate continued to show a downward trend, recording 3.8% in June, the lowest since the pandemic struck.

3. Counters related to billionaire businessman Tan Sri Quek Leng Chan were among Bursa Malaysia’s top gainers today. 

4. KLCC Stapled Group’s 2QFY22 net profit improved as retail improved. 

5. Apple Pay has made its debut in Malaysia for customers of Ambank, Maybank and Standard Chartered Malaysia.