EVENING 5: OPR hike could still be incoming - Analysts

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

1. As core inflation remains elevated, research firms believe Bank Negara Malaysia’s monetary tightening cycle may not be over this year. 

2. Berjaya Corp Bhd founder and major shareholder Tan Sri Vincent Tan Chee Yioun inches closer to his target of 19.6% by end-January.

3. The High Court on Friday allowed the government's forfeiture suit against former 1Malaysia Development Bhd general counsel Jasmine Loo Ai Swan.

4. Maxis Bhd will postpone seeking its shareholders' approval on the entry into a 5G access agreement with Digital Nasional Bhd.

5. Westports Holdings Bhd’s net profit rose 5.5% for the fourth quarter ended Dec 31, 2022 due to investment tax allowance.