The Lembah sari scandal

In 2003 the govt. despite objections from cigarette companies proceeded to award the $70-$100million lucrative contract of security-labelling packaging for locally-made cigarettes to an obscure,unknown company called Kod Efisien. For obvious reason the award of this money making concession was couched in secrecy and the actual beneficiary was not made known. However in august this year the concessionpreviously granted to Kod Efisien was transferred to alittle known $2 company called Lembah Sari.The transfer of this money making concession was naturally made without fanfare, transparency and accountabilty.
According to company's record,one of itsshareholder and chairman is Mr.Haris, the youngest sonof Hussein Onn and the brother of the country'sEducation minister, Hishamuddin Hussein.
From the train of events it has become obvious that the initial beneficiary was concealed in 2003 for fear of public protest.However in 2006, when there was no public outcry(because the award was made by the custom Dept in utmost secrecy)the beneficiary has now feel safe to reveal its identity.
Many questions regarding the award of the lucrative concession to a relative of the Minister should be made public.Why did the govt deem fit to award a contract worth $70-$100 million to an individual?If it was awarded to the brother of a serving Minister is that not blatant corruption?Why did the govt not undertake the security labelling and accrue the revenue to the Federal Treasury?Why was there no transparency and accountabilty in the award of the lucrative concession?
In the governance of the country's resources, our leaders has a fiduciary duty to its citizens to ensure a proper and transparent administration of its duties entrusted to them.Any lack of transparency and integrity in their administration would constitute an indictment of their tenure and governance.