Business Today Sri Lanka Magazine - May 2012

In this issue

On May 19, 2012 Sri Lanka celebrates the third year anniversary of the end of the conflict that gripped this country for three decades. The LTTE – the most ruthless terrorist organisation was destroyed by our gallant Armed Forces under the guidance and direction of Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa and the political leadership of President Mahinda Rajapaksa. As we enjoy the peace, stability and freedom, which provided the enabling environment for economic development, many have forgotten the years of conflict that created fear and insecurity among us. Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa reminds us of the dividends of peace, the great progress achieved during the last three years and the importance for the people to recognise their responsibility in ensuring that this hard won peace is not jeopardised for any reason. It is his plea that the people are not misled...it is a plea because he knows the devastation of war.

Following years of unique design, constant innovation and quality, Hameedia is renowned in men’s wear, raising standards in the retail clothing industry in Sri Lanka. Fouzul Hameed, its Managing Director displaying his passion for distinctive style and design speaks of the many successes and challenges faced by the company as he steers his aspirations for Hameedia’s future.


Anselm Perera’s name is synonymous with quality. He is a pioneer of the Sri Lankan tea industry having introduced many novel concepts and innovations. Entering the tea industry in 1969, he is the Managing Director of Mlesna, the company he founded in 1983. The journey has been long and challenging but Anselm Perera has proven that the endeavour to produce an all encompassing quality product has not been a fruitless one but one that has been rewarding and self fulfilling.