Kuala Lumpur News

Canon Marks Printing Milestone

Canon Marketing Malaysia has marked 30 consecutive years as Malaysia’s top inkjet printer brand, according to the latest IDC Quarterly Hardcopy Peripheral Tracker 2025Q4.
The company also said it has maintained leadership in the laser printer segment for 10 straight years since 2016, reinforcing its position across both consumer and business printing markets in Malaysia.
Canon said the milestone reflects its long-running focus on innovation, reliability and quality, with its printer portfolio continuing to serve businesses, entrepreneurs, schools and organisations across the country.
Sandy Lee, Head of Division, Personal System Devices, Canon Marketing Malaysia said, “Achieving 30 consecutive years as Malaysia’s No.1 Inkjet printer brand is a proud milestone for Canon and a celebration of continuous excellence, innovation and leadership in the world of printing. This achievement reflects the trust that generations of Malaysians have placed in Canon and our unwavering commitment to delivering solutions defined by precision, reliability and quality.
“At the same time, reaching 10 consecutive years of leadership in laser printing reinforces the strength and breath of Canon’s portfolio across both consumer and business environments. As we look ahead, Canon remains committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation while continuing to support businesses, creators and organisations with printing solutions that enable productivity, creativity and growth.”
Canon said its range includes PIXMA printers for home and education use, MAXIFY business inkjet models for SMEs, and laser printers for corporate environments, as demand continues for dependable printing tools across Malaysia’s business sector.

Sarawak Targets Singapore Growth

Sarawak Tourism Board will take part in NATAS Travel Fair 2026 in Singapore from March 27 to 29 as it looks to strengthen its presence in one of its key ASEAN visitor markets.
The board said Singapore remained an important source market, with Sarawak recording 64,295 visitor arrivals from the city-state in 2025, up 7.53 per cent year on year, and is now targeting 69,000 arrivals in 2026.
At the fair, Sarawak Tourism Board will be joined by travel partners EU Holidays, Meidi Travel Solutions and Azza Travel & Tours to promote holiday packages and support on-site travel planning for visitors.
“Singapore has consistently demonstrated strong interest in Sarawak, and the steady growth in arrivals reflects the appeal of our diverse offerings, from culture and heritage to food, nature and adventure. Our presence at NATAS Travel Fair allows us to showcase the breadth of experiences across Southern, Central and Northern Sarawak. NATAS Travel Fair provides a valuable platform for us to engage directly with consumers at the point where travel decisions are being made,” said Dr Sharzede Datu Haji Salleh Askor, Chief Executive Officer of the Sarawak Tourism Board.
Sarawak said direct flights from Singapore to Kuching, Sibu and Miri continue to support access to the state’s culture, food, nature and festival offerings, including attractions such as Bako National Park, Semenggoh Wildlife Centre, Gunung Mulu National Park and Niah National Park.

Golden Destinations Eyes IPO

Golden Destinations Group Berhad has launched its prospectus for an initial public offering on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia, with plans to raise RM90 million.
The outbound travel company said the IPO involves the issuance of 200 million new shares at RM0.45 each, giving it a market capitalisation of RM450 million based on an enlarged share capital of one billion shares.
Golden Destinations said the proceeds will be used to establish a new centralised headquarters, strengthen branding and marketing, expand its geographical presence, enhance IT systems, grow its workforce and cover working capital and listing expenses

IMU Cracks Dentistry Top 100

IMU University has entered the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 for Dentistry, ranking 100th globally and becoming the first private university in Malaysia to be ranked in the subject.
The university said its Dentistry programme also achieved the highest citation score among Malaysian universities, marking a milestone for the country’s private higher education sector.
IMU added that its Pharmacy programme remained the top private university in Malaysia within the global top 200 for the third straight year, while its Medicine programme also maintained its place in the global subject rankings.
“These recognitions across three disciplines reflect the dedication of our faculty, students, alumni and partners, and our shared commitment to advancing health-focused education and research,” said Academician Prof Emerita Datuk Dr Asma Ismail, Vice-Chancellor of IMU University. “Dentistry’s Top 100 debut, alongside the continued performance of Medicine and Pharmacy, underscores IMU’s growing impact across multiple healthcare disciplines.”
The university said the rankings reflect its continued focus on academic quality, research impact and international collaboration across healthcare education.

Eco-Shop Backs Elder Care

Eco-Shop has wrapped up its month-long Jelajah Kasih Bersama Eco-Shop campaign, delivering more than RM20,000 in monetary aid and essential goods to 10 old folks’ homes across Klang Valley and Johor in partnership with Kechara Soup Kitchen.
The festive initiative ran across the Chinese New Year and Ramadan periods and supported homes including the National Council of Senior Citizens Organisations, Pusat Jagaan Warga Emas Suria, Tong Sim Senior Citizens Care Centre, Amitabha Foundation Elder Home and Destiny Starting Point Welfare Association Klang.
“Ramadan is a time that reminds us of the importance of empathy, generosity, and community. Through Jelajah Kasih Bersama Eco-Shop, we wanted to connect with families on the ground and understand their needs firsthand – not just show up with goods, but genuinely listen. While Chinese New Year and Ramadan are different in tradition, they share the same spirit of togetherness and care, and that is what this initiative is built on,” said Jessica Ng, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of Eco-Shop Malaysia.
Eco-Shop said members of the public also contributed through its Bakul Jelajah Kasih activation at selected stores, where customers could buy essential goods via the SARA programme and place donations in collection bins.
“We hope that Jelajah Kasih Bersama Eco-Shop has shown that care and togetherness are not just festive sentiments – they are values we carry with us all year round. As Eco-Shop continues to grow, so does our commitment to the communities that have supported us. We look forward to doing more,” Jessica Ng concluded.

ES Sunlogy Profit Slips

ES Sunlogy Berhad posted revenue of RM42.78 million for the second quarter ended 31 January 2026, with profit before tax at RM1.93 million and profit after tax at RM1.36 million as project timing affected revenue recognition.
The company said the softer performance compared with a year earlier was mainly due to several contracts being in the early mobilisation and implementation stages, while the previous corresponding quarter had benefited from peak completion and handover phases of major projects.
Despite the lower revenue, ES Sunlogy said its gross profit margin improved to 14.5 per cent in Q2 FY2026 from 9.4 per cent a year earlier, while its order book stood at about RM200 million and its tender book reached RM1.82 billion.
Managing Director of ES Sunlogy, Mr. Khor Chuan Meng, commented, “Our second quarter performance reflects the natural progression of project lifecycles, with several contracts currently in the early mobilisation and implementation stages. While this has affected the pace of revenue recognition in the near term, we are encouraged by the improvement in gross profit margin, which underscores our operational discipline and ability to manage project execution efficiently. At the same time, our renewable energy segment continues to deliver steady recurring contributions, providing an additional layer of earnings stability.”
He added, “Looking ahead, we remain focused on strengthening execution across our ongoing projects, pursuing cost optimisation and sustaining close engagement with clients and partners. Together with our expanding regional presence following the establishment of our Singapore subsidiary, as well as a promising tender pipeline under evaluation, we believe the Group remains well-positioned to capture opportunities in both the M&E engineering and renewable energy spaces.”