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

1. The Dewan Rakyat green lights an update to the Sales Tax Act 2018 that will impact imported low-value goods sold online.

2. MR D.I.Y. Group sees its 2QFY22 earnings and revenue jump in line with the full reopening of Malaysia’s economy.

3. The PAC says Mindef and Boustead ignored the navy’s views on the RM9 billion littoral combat ships programme.

4. Malaysia's ban on chicken exports is expected to end on August 31 as domestic prices and supplies begin to stabilise.

5. Perodua secures semiconductor supply that will last the automotive manufacturer until end of this year.