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

1. Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has launched the National Automotive Policy 2020, which has one eye on the future and some elements of the past.  

2. Telekom Malaysia Bhd slid into the red for its 4Q even as FY19 improved, and its CEO warns that it is only going to get tougher. 

3. Axiata Group Bhd bounced back after a tough year that it spent mostly cleaning house as it plans for its future. 

4. The High Court has thrown out Scomi Group Bhd’s application to stop a share transfer that would result in new shareholders. 

5. The Securities Commission Malaysia announced that conservative funds under the Private Retirement Scheme can now invest in foreign markets and alternative investments.