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

1. The government has decided to keep PLUS Malaysia Bhd, according to PM Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, and think tank IDEAS is fully behind it. 

2. The e-Tunai Rakyat Initiative has gotten off to a rousing start. 

3. Confusion over India and phase one of the US-China trade deal means tougher times ahead for Malaysia’s plantation sector. 

4. Barakah Offshore Petroleum Bhd goes up against Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd again. 

5. Datasonic Group Bhd has received a letter of extension from the National Registration Department.