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

1. Inari Amertron pares losses after analysts said it is unlikely to be affected by Apple's plan to use in-house chips.

2. Serba Dinamik will file an appeal against a court decision to reject its bid to adjourn winding-up proceedings.

3. November manufacturing sales increase by 11.8% while wholesale and retail trade sales grow 13.9%.

4. KKB Engineering wins jobs from Sarawak Shell and Seri Ghanimi Contractor worth a combined RM351.7 million.

5. The KL High Court allows an application by Alam Maritim Resources to hold a meeting with its creditors in three months.