The MACC has reportedly obtained new leads in its investigation regarding Malaysia’s purchase of Scorpene-class submarines from France, according to a report.

The report by The Star yesterday, which quoted sources with knowledge of the investigation, stated that the body is probing a local company believed to have paid RM42 million without the knowledge of its board of directors.

The report stated that the allegedly misappropriated sum was part of a RM530 million contract for support services concerning the purchase of the submarine...