Be Open To New ideas, Says A-G
Business owners and employees were urged to be receptive to new ideas in the interest of improving operations.
Attorney-General and Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum made the remarks during the fifth anniversary of Promex Consulting PTE Limited.
The anniversary was held at Indigo restaurant, Port Denarau, on Saturday night.
The engineering consultancy firm is 100 per cent Fijian owned and was founded in 2016.
Mr Sayed-Khaiyum said organisations were as strong as the people they employed.
“The companies might have assets or machinery, but if you don’t have the right people or train people in the right place and right time, the company won’t be effective,” he said.
Liberalise the economy
He said the Government’s approach was to liberalise the economy, where Fijian companies and expatriate companies could participate on a level playing field.
“We require stability, in terms of the policies that are being implemented,” Mr Sayed-Khaiyum said.
“I’m sure there’s a lot of learning, and obviously growing the business,” he said.
“Any good employer will always invest in its staff, make sure that they’re rewarded well, and make sure their particular training programmes are available for them.
“They’ll make sure that their relationship is developed, and is not an antagonistic relationship, but an environment where both employers and employees are able to learn from each other, and are able to contribute to the nation’s economy.”
Humble beginnings
Promex Consultants PTE Limited’s managing director, Lawrence
Kumar, said the firm started from humble beginnings five years ago.
What was a dream for a working couple, transpired into a business venture, which now employs engineers, project managers, civil designers and surveyors.
“We have upgraded and up-skilled various local contracting industries, and various local staff, ensuring that the local contracting industry is well-versed with the required standards that meet the technical requirements.”
Promex Consultants also held an awards ceremony in recognition of the efforts of staff and business associates.
Awards:
Dedicated service and commitment to the organisation – Jale Davui.
■Outsta■di■g graduate engineer (civil) of the year – Rahul Deo. Outstanding performance, superior dedication and commitment to the organisation – Sarvesh Sharan.
Business support award – General Machinery Hire Limited. Business support award – Vinay Vikash Civil PTE Limited.
Contact details
Promex Consulting is located at Level 3, New Star Building, Lot 2 Westfield Subdivision, Nadi.
The company’s contact details are: 835 0842 – Nadi Office
707 0909 – Navakai
707 0906 – Sigatoka
707 0905 – Lautoka info@promexconsulting. org; or lawrence.k@promexconsulting.org