William Bourdon, the lawyer engaged by NGO Suaram to file a legal suit in France involving Malaysia's purchase of two Scorpene submarines, has indicated that he is willing to brief the new government about the case.

When contacted, Bourdon said his team of lawyers – who were previously barred from entering the country in 2011 after attending a Suaram event – would like to meet new Defence Minister Mohamad Sabu as soon as possible...