{"id":12580,"date":"2025-11-14T17:03:36","date_gmt":"2025-11-14T09:03:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/?p=12580"},"modified":"2025-11-14T17:04:27","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T09:04:27","slug":"canon-launches-think-big-klang-valley-series-2025-to-empower-malaysian-businesses-in-the-ai-era","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/?p=12580","title":{"rendered":"Canon Launches \u201cThink Big Klang Valley Series 2025\u201d to Empower Malaysian Businesses in the AI Era"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Forum highlights how Malaysia can automate, optimize, and innovate towards a future-ready digital economy<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/0M2A0895-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/0M2A0895-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/0M2A0895-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/0M2A0895-1-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/0M2A0895-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/0M2A0895-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/0M2A0895-1-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/0M2A0895-1-280x420.jpg 280w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/0M2A0895-1-640x960.jpg 640w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/0M2A0895-1-681x1022.jpg 681w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/0M2A0895-1-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>(from left to right) Masato Yoshiie, President &amp; CEO of Canon Marketing Malaysia, Vincent Low, Head of Business Imaging Solution Centre of Canon Marketing Malaysia and Norihiro Katagiri, Senior Vice President of Canon Singapore, officiating the launch of Canon\u2019s new imageFORCE multi-function device (MFD) series.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>KUALA LUMPUR, 12 November 2025<\/strong> \u2013&nbsp; Canon Marketing Malaysia (Canon) successfully concluded the Think Big Klang Valley Series 2025 at Sheraton Petaling Jaya, bringing together business leaders, policymakers, and innovators to explore how smart technologies can power productivity, resilience, and sustainable growth in Malaysia\u2019s digital-first economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Held under the theme \u201c<strong>Future-Ready Malaysia: Innovation, Resilience, Growth,\u201d<\/strong> the forum marked the culmination of Canon\u2019s nationwide Think Big 2025 events following earlier editions in Johor Bahru, Penang, and Putrajaya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>YB Gobind Singh Deo, Minister of Digital, Malaysia<\/strong> stated the keynote address titled<strong> \u201cFuture Ready Malaysia, Unlocking ASEAN\u2019s AI Advantages\u201d <\/strong>reaffirming the government\u2019s commitment to accelerating Malaysia\u2019s digital transformation and innovation agenda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The forum also featured a fireside session and panel discussion where thought leaders shared insights on how businesses can automate processes, optimize performance, and innovate sustainably in the age of AI and digital transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key speakers included&nbsp; Dr. Jasmine Begum, Non-Executive Chairperson of MIMOS Berhad, and Alan Tan, Chief Economist of Affin Bank Group, who discussed Malaysia\u2019s readiness for an AI-powered future and strategies to build long-term business resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAs Malaysia continues its digital transformation journey, Canon remains committed to helping organisations of all sizes unlock new efficiencies through AI, automation, and cloud-enabled solutions,\u201d said <strong>Masato Yoshiie, President &amp; CEO of Canon Marketing Malaysia<\/strong>. \u201cThrough Think Big, we aim to empower businesses with the right tools and insights to think bigger, innovate faster, and create sustainable impact in a rapidly evolving economy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMalaysia\u2019s growing leadership in AI and cloud innovation reflects a powerful national commitment to building a digital-first future,\u201d said Vincent Low, Head of Business Imaging Solution Centre, Canon Marketing Malaysia. \u201cAt Canon, we\u2019re proud to partner with businesses on this journey providing smart, scalable technologies that help them simplify workflows, boost efficiency, and future-proof their operations.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To complement the leadership discussions, Canon showcased its latest smart business solutions designed to enhance workflow automation, data security and operational performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A highlight of the showcase was the launch of the imageFORCE multi-function device (MFD) series, Canon\u2019s next-generation system featuring AI-assisted smart maintenance, intelligent data capture, and predictive analytics that ensure maximum uptime and operational efficiency. Built on Canon\u2019s four key pillars of Security, Reliability, Connectivity, and Sustainability, the imageFORCE series is designed to help businesses operate smarter and more responsibly. The devices also incorporate advanced security and cloud integration to support seamless collaboration across hybrid work environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These innovations underscore Canon\u2019s ongoing commitment to supporting Malaysia\u2019s digitalisation goals, helping enterprises adopt smart, secure, and scalable technologies that drive growth and resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Malaysia accelerates toward a digital-first future, the Think Big Klang Valley Series 2025 reinforced Canon\u2019s role as a trusted partner to local businesses, empowering them to innovate, adapt, and thrive through technology and collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Think Big Leadership Business Series, an initiative by Canon, is designed to inspire and empower business leaders with forward-looking strategies and actionable insights. First launched in Singapore in 2010, the platform helps organizations navigate today\u2019s fast-evolving business landscape by demonstrating how innovation and technology can drive sustainable growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/0M2A0850-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/0M2A0850-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/0M2A0850-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/0M2A0850-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/0M2A0850-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/0M2A0850-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/0M2A0850-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/0M2A0850-280x420.jpg 280w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/0M2A0850-640x960.jpg 640w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/0M2A0850-681x1022.jpg 681w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/0M2A0850-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Norihiro Katagiri, Senior Vice President of Canon Singapore, shares his vision on how Canon\u2019s latest imageFORCE series empowers businesses to innovate, enhance productivity, and move towards a future-ready Malaysia.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/0M2A0749-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/0M2A0749-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/0M2A0749-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/0M2A0749-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/0M2A0749-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/0M2A0749-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/0M2A0749-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/0M2A0749-280x420.jpg 280w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/0M2A0749-640x960.jpg 640w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/0M2A0749-681x1022.jpg 681w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/0M2A0749-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br><em>Masato Yoshiie, President &amp; CEO of Canon Marketing Malaysia, welcomes guests to Canon\u2019s \u201cThink Big\u201d event at Sheraton Petaling Jaya, setting the stage for an inspiring showcase of innovation and business transformation.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Forum highlights how Malaysia can automate, optimize, and innovate towards a future-ready digital economy KUALA LUMPUR, 12 November 2025 \u2013&nbsp; Canon Marketing Malaysia (Canon) successfully concluded the Think Big Klang Valley Series 2025 at Sheraton Petaling Jaya, bringing together business leaders, policymakers, and innovators to explore how smart technologies can power productivity, resilience, and sustainable [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":12581,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[10,1942,1288,19,3889],"tags":[1804,3890],"class_list":["post-12580","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business","category-canon","category-gadget","category-grand-launching","category-think-big-klang-valley-series-2025","tag-canon-expands-eos-master-programme-with-new-eos-mentors-for-2025","tag-think-big-klang-valley-series-2025"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/0M2A0895-scaled.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12580","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=12580"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12580\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12586,"href":"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12580\/revisions\/12586"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/12581"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=12580"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=12580"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=12580"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}