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

1.  Pharmaniaga Bhd’s share price took a nosedive on the news that its concession days are possibly over, and it will have to deal with open tender. 

2. The Malaysia-Singapore rail link is back on, but at a cheaper price. 

3. PM Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad says Malaysia will ask for US$1 billion of assets seized by the US Department of Justice from Low Taek Jho, who is not off the criminal hook. 

4. PLUS Malaysia Bhd has come out to clarify statements made in the media about its debt position and operations. 

5. ACE Market-listed Kronologi Asia Bhd is looking to grow its customer base.