Seems like Canon is doing very well here in Malaysia.

Canon Marketing Malaysia has seen a 70% surge in profits so far this year over 2005, recording its highest profits since its incorporation 19 years ago.

In a statement on Dec 22, Canon Malaysia said its performance was achieved against a backdrop of rising unit sales of Canon products and more efficient operations.

It did not reveal the profit amount, nor the specific financial period.

“Although there was only 5% revenue growth due to declining price points, Canon notched a signification growth of 30% in unit sales in five of our primary consumer and business products as well as hikes in market shares,” said its president and chief executive officer Liew Sip Chon (pic ) .

“This was supported by the steady demand for consumer products and businesses, from SMEs to the public sector, pouring in more investment into technology in their pursuit for efficiency and more effective processes.

Pretty big growth!

Source: The Edge

After I read about the Canon A710 IS not being released in malaysia over at Sunflower’s place, I was a bit worried as I have my eye on this camera.

To: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Sent: Monday, September 18, 2006 5:27 PM
Subject: RE: Customer Enquiry/Feedback@xxxxxxx (30332)

Dear xxxxxxx,

We thank you for interest in our digital camera. We regret to informed you that at this moment of time the said product is not being released in Malaysia. As so we are unable to provide you the pricing.

We would like to apologize for any inconvenience caused.

We thank you for writing to us and have a pleasant evening.

“Customer Delight”

Best Regards

Canon Helpdesk
ME Division
Canon Marketing (Malaysia) Sdn.Bhd
Tel:603-7844 8333
Fax:603-7844 8222

I made some enquiries via my contacts with Canon Malaysia and they confirmed this camera is to be released in Malaysia within the next two weeks or so, the price has not been confirmed yet.

I think it’s just a case of bad English and what they meant was the camera wasn’t released yet in Malaysia so they didn’t have any pricing information, that’s all. They didn’t mean the camera won’t come out here.

As a customer service representative they should really make it a bit clearer what they are saying as they do give the wrong impression.

Sue bought the camera this weekend, info and a couple of test shots here.

She got the camera for RM1399 with a original case and 512MB SD card from Canon Shop Level 3 KLCC.