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

1. Japanese firms are said to be dropping out of the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore high-speed rail project.

2. Anthony Loke tells MYAirline to resolve refunds and staff wages before trying to get back in the air.

3. IJM makes a further investment in the local warehousing logistics sector and buys a property site in the UK.

4. Ranhill Utilities bags a three-year licence renewal from SPAN to treat and supply water to Johor consumers.

5. Tomei Consolidated calls on Putrajaya to reconsider its decision to implement the high-value goods tax.