Canon Launches “Think Big Klang Valley Series 2025” to Empower Malaysian Businesses in the AI Era
Canon Launches “Think Big Klang Valley Series 2025” to Empower Malaysian Businesses in the AI Era
Forum highlights how Malaysia can automate, optimize, and innovate towards a future-ready digital economy
(from left to right) Masato Yoshiie, President & 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’s new imageFORCE multi-function device (MFD) series.
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’s digital-first economy.
Held under the theme “Future-Ready Malaysia: Innovation, Resilience, Growth,” the forum marked the culmination of Canon’s nationwide Think Big 2025 events following earlier editions in Johor Bahru, Penang, and Putrajaya.
YB Gobind Singh Deo, Minister of Digital, Malaysia stated the keynote address titled “Future Ready Malaysia, Unlocking ASEAN’s AI Advantages” reaffirming the government’s commitment to accelerating Malaysia’s digital transformation and innovation agenda.
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.
Key speakers included Dr. Jasmine Begum, Non-Executive Chairperson of MIMOS Berhad, and Alan Tan, Chief Economist of Affin Bank Group, who discussed Malaysia’s readiness for an AI-powered future and strategies to build long-term business resilience.
“As 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,” said Masato Yoshiie, President & CEO of Canon Marketing Malaysia. “Through 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.”
“Malaysia’s growing leadership in AI and cloud innovation reflects a powerful national commitment to building a digital-first future,” said Vincent Low, Head of Business Imaging Solution Centre, Canon Marketing Malaysia. “At Canon, we’re proud to partner with businesses on this journey providing smart, scalable technologies that help them simplify workflows, boost efficiency, and future-proof their operations.”
To complement the leadership discussions, Canon showcased its latest smart business solutions designed to enhance workflow automation, data security and operational performance.
A highlight of the showcase was the launch of the imageFORCE multi-function device (MFD) series, Canon’s next-generation system featuring AI-assisted smart maintenance, intelligent data capture, and predictive analytics that ensure maximum uptime and operational efficiency. Built on Canon’s 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.
These innovations underscore Canon’s ongoing commitment to supporting Malaysia’s digitalisation goals, helping enterprises adopt smart, secure, and scalable technologies that drive growth and resilience.
As Malaysia accelerates toward a digital-first future, the Think Big Klang Valley Series 2025 reinforced Canon’s role as a trusted partner to local businesses, empowering them to innovate, adapt, and thrive through technology and collaboration.
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’s fast-evolving business landscape by demonstrating how innovation and technology can drive sustainable growth.
