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29 June

On 29th June 2024, COM has conducted a Photography Workshop at Rumah Amal Limpahan Kasih, Puchong (orphanage home). This program is one of the yearly CSR activities where we share the basic skills of taking pictures. There were 25 participations from the orphanage home and 6 volunteers from COM. We started this photography workshop with an introduction to basic photography skills and a theory class. We also explain the description and functions of the camera and how to choose the appropriate technique.

The best way to keep improving the photography technic is to practice. During the practical session, students are guided from aspects of camera handling, lighting and using the right mode/function to get better image. Of course, photography is all about creativity and to experiment with perspective. We hope this activity and experiences will help to enhance photography interest and motivation to those who are inclined to make photography as a career.

13 June

Our Canon's corporate philosophy is “KYOSEI”, which we define as "All people, regardless of race, religion, or culture, harmoniously living and working together into the future”. Guided by Canon philosophy, we keep our deep commitment for Corporate Social Responsibility. Goods donation activity is one of the welfare contribution to the community in order to cultivate the caring nature in helping to support those in need.

On 13th June 2024, we managed to donate one (1) unit of Canon printer G3010 with five (5) set of cartridges for each organization:

1. Sekolah Kebangsaan Alam Megah Dua, Shah Alam

2. Baitul Hidayah Orphanage Home, Puchong

We hope that this printer will help for productive lesson and learning sessions in the school and orphanage home.

30 May

Blood donation activity was organized with the purpose of supplying blood to the blood banks for medical needs. Donation blood is healthy as it allows body to renew the blood within a few weeks. It also helps clearing the iron deposits in the body, which reduces the risk of heart ailments. It also helps to improve quality of life.

Each year, COM will collaborate with the National Blood Center to organize Blood Donation Activity. For this year, we organized this blood donation campaign on 31st May 2024. There were 170 employees registered as a blood donor and a total of 83 pints of blood were successful donated throughout the program. By organized the blood donation campaign, we were able to actively participate in a life-saving endeavour and make a positive impact on the community.

27 April

Mangrove Tree Planting in Conjunction with Earth Day 2024

Date : 27th April 2024
Theme : Planet Vs Plastic

Earth day was celebrated each year on 22nd April 2024. Coinciding with the theme of this year's Earth Day celebrations, which is “Planet vs Plastic", Canon Opto Malaysia is committed to participate in its implementation by collaborate together with Selangor state Department of Environment and Rakan Alam Sekitar (RAS) for mangrove tree planting and environment cleaning activities in Kapar Tambahan Reserve Forest on 27th April 2024. For the sake of human and planetary health, “Planet vs Plastic" calls to advocate for widespread awareness on plastic pollution. Total of 130 participants have managed to collect nearly 500kg of waste such as plastic bottles, food containers and a total of 1000 mangrove saplings were successfully planted by all participants. This mangrove tree planting activity also is to support Malaysian Greening Program : 100 million Tree Planting Campaign 2021 -2025.

Earth day celebration in the state of Selangor aims to raise awareness and involve the participation of all levels of society in effort towards the preservation and conservation of the environment. By taking part in these environmental conservation activities, we're making our world a happier, healthier place to live.

17 February

Tree Planting & Forest Educational Exposure at FRIM

Date : 17th February 2024

Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) is one of the leading institutions in tropical research in the world. It is one of the organization who has a role to play in protecting, sustainably managing and restoring forests. FRIM provides facilities and services for corporate bodies to conduct their CSR activities in its campus. Several programmes have been developed involving various levels and group society and one of it is the tree planting programme.

In order to give continuous support through Malaysia's Greening Programme, COM took the platform provided by FRIM by carrying out tree planting activities. There are 8 species of saplings consisting of Shorea sumantrana, Palaquium gutta, Anthoshorea roxburghii, Syzygium malaccense, Gonystylus sp, Hopea odorata, Vatica nitens, Dipterocarpus oblongifolius planted by 25 COM's employees who were involved in this voluntary activities. Besides the tree planting activities, FRIM also provides the educational exposure through trekking nature trails and provide attraction facilities to experience panoramic view with nature elements through forest skywalk.

With these activities, we hope that it will help to maintain environmental sustainability, raise environmental awareness and to disseminate information to COM employees as well as publics.

30 November

Blood Donation Activity

Organization : National Blood Center
Date : 30/11/2023
Time : 9.00am - 3.00pm
Venue : COM Multipurpose Hall

As part of Social Welfare activities, COM carried out a blood donation campaign in collaboration with the National Blood Center. This activity is to instill a feeling of sympathy and importance in saving the lives of others. A total of 101 pints of blood were donated throughout the program.

27 November

Donation to Orphanage & Disabled Care Center - Continuous from Go Green Activity.

Go green is a waste segregation activity that was establish since 2021. This activity focused on segregation of plastic bottles & aluminium can which has been collected from all bins in factory. As part of our social responsibility to the community and to foster a caring and positive attitude towards those in need, we utilized the total fund from Sales of plastic bottle & aluminum can by donating the daily necessity to orphanage home and disabled care center. From this donation activities, we are able to help in providing basic needs such as rice, baby & adult diapers, detergent, biscuits & milk to them.

On 27th November 2023, the donation has been distributed to 3 orphanage homes:

1) Pertubuhan Rumah Amal cahaya Tengku Ampuan Rahimah (RACTAR), Subang Jaya, Selangor

2) Persatuan Kebajikan Kasih OKU Selangor, Klang, Selangor

3) Persatuan Kasih Sayang Kanak-Kanak Padmasambhava, Klang, Selangor

We hope that this donation will help to ease the burden of the organization and provide a productive life in the community.

28 October

On 28th October 2023, Selangor State Department of Environment (DOE) together with strategic partners has organized the Official event to celebrate National Environment Day (HASN) for Selangor state level. DOE has planned and implemented various activities such as Opening Ceremony, Environmental exhibition, Waste Management, Health Inspection and so on as part of the Government's ongoing efforts to inculcate and increase environmental awareness among the Malaysian community. In between, HASN celebration targets various levels of society such as kindergarten children, schools, institutions of higher learning (IPT), non-governmental organizations (NGOs), local communities, private agencies, industry and publics.

Canon Opto Malaysia Sdn Bhd (COM) takes this opportunity to contribute for the Official Opening Ceremony which was held at Setia City Convention Center. This event was officiated by Selangor Public Health & Environment Exco, The Honourable Madam Jamaliah Binti Jamaluddin. On the event day, DOE promote environmental education and awareness widely and provide a platform to appreciate and recognize to those who have made contributions and services to the preservation and conservation of the environment.

5 July

On 5th July 2023, 29 students from Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) came to our premise for a factory visitation.

The objective of this visit is to provide experiential learning to the students on actual production operation as well as exposure to environment facilities system and application of technology in manufacturing industry.

The factory visit begins with an explanation of the COM company profile and a safety briefing. We brought them to visit our Lens Gallery and introduce our lens machines as well as the milestone of COM. In SMT & Molding, they were briefed on the technology applied through manufacturing process. Finally, we brought them to our Water Treatment Plant 2 to learn the relation of our Environmental Aspect and how to manage the waste according to the compliance manner.

17 June

As one of the yearly CSR activity, COM has organized a photography workshop at the Sijangkang Orphan & Asnaf Association on 17 June 2023. This program was attended by 25 students aged from 11 to 17 years old.

During the workshop, the students were introduced to the basic skills of taking pictures. It emphasizes on various aspects from camera handling, lighting and using the right mode/function to get better image. Through the right techniques and guidance, it may serve as an inspiration to the student to pursue a career as a photographer.

The students were quite enthusiastic about using the camera and taking pictures. Photo printing experience also had been included after the practical session. They use our Canon printer to print the photos. The printed photos can be preserved as a memories. Information and experiences ought to be shared with others, in our opinion.

10 June

World Environment Day Celebration, Beat Plastic Pollution

Date : 10th June 2023

Venue : Taman Botani Negara Shah Alam.

On 10th June, Selangor State Department of Environment (DOE) together with strategic partners, students and publics were celebrating World Environment Day at National Botanical Garden, Shah Alam. This year, the theme is “Beat Plastic Pollution” - a call for action to work together on great environmental challenges by raise global awareness of the need to reduce the heavy burden of plastic pollution on people’s health and the threat it poses to the environment and wildlife.

This World Environment Day celebration aims the communities and individuals come together to combat plastic pollution and explore sustainable alternatives. We, Canon Opto (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd use this platform to distribute 500pcs of reusable beg to the public in order to promote sustainable culture and being responsible for minimizing impacts on the single use of plastic. It is a chance to raise awareness about environmental issues through Plastic Busters Campaign.

Besides, there are activities that connect us to nature such as tree planting, fun arboretum walk, bicycle ride and Enviro treasure hunt. These activities taught us where we can spend time in nature to develop a deeper appreciation for the environment.

21 March

In conjunction with the Earth Day Celebration, Canon Opto Malaysia (COM) in collaboration with Canon Marketing Malaysia (CMM) and Department of Environment (DOE) has launched a book, "A Kids Guide to Save Planet Earth" to promote environmental awareness and inspire eco-consciousness among the younger generation. The launch, held at Raja Tun Uda Library in Shah Alam on 21st March 2023 and involved the attendance of representatives from the state Education Department, District Education Office, Selangor Public Library Corporation and about 20 primary schools in Selangor.

This collaboration is one of the COM's efforts to appreciate the earth and instill a sense of responsibility and increase the awareness and involvement of all levels of society towards the preservation and conservation of the environment.

As part of the strategic partners, we have send representatives to participate for the book launch, distribute 200 packs of goodies and contributes 250 books for school distribution.

The objective of the activity is to cultivate sustainability and inspire the next generation to actively participate in the conservation of the planet by making the book accessible to schools. It is also to provide a medium to deliver inputs with respect to awareness and sensitivity to the environment with high values.

11 March

In conjunction with the Earth Day Celebration 2023, Selangor State Department of Environment (DOE) together with strategic partners is organizing Mangrove tree planting and Environment Cleaning Activities - “KUDAH” (Kutip Sampah Dan Riadah). This activity was held on 11th March 2023 at Hutan Simpan Banjar Utara, Tanjong Karang, Selangor.

The objective of this activity is to expose the importance of mangrove swamp trees to public as one of the efforts to educate in promoting the sustainability and well-being of the environment.

There are 120 participants and the strategic partners involved in this activities are from Forestry Department Selangor, University students, Secret Recipe Manufacturing and NGOs. Canon Opto Malaysia takes this opportunity to contribute 500 unit of mangrove trees and send 10 representatives to join the activity.

06 December

Donation goods to Orphanage Home.

As part of our social responsibility to the community and to foster a caring and positive attitude towards those in need, Canon Opto (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd utilized the total fund from Sales of plastic bottle & aluminum can by donating the daily necessity to orphanage home. From this donation activities, we are able to help in providing basic needs such as rice, flour, sugar, biscuits & milk to them.

On 6th December 2022, the donation has been distributed to 2 orphanage homes :
1) Trinity Children Home, No 3, Jalan Bukit Menteri Utara 7/14, Section 7 46050 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
2) Pusat Jagaan Cahaya Kasih Bestari, Lot 5930, Jalan Jati, Kg Melayu Subang, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor

We hope that this will help to ease the burden of the organization. With that, we hope this donation activity will provide a productive lives in the community.

30 November

Blood Donation.

Canon Opto (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd carried out the blood donation campaign on 30th November 2022 at COM Multipurpose Hall which collaborated with the National Blood Center as one of it's Social Welfare activity. This activity is to instill feeling of sympathy and importance in saving other people' life among the employees. A total of 122 pints of bloods were donated during this program.

05 November

Environment - Treasure Hunt.

Canon Opto (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (COM) being participated in Treasure Hunt organized by Selangor Departmental of Environment. This event was conducted on 5th November 2022 at i-City Convention Centre, Shah Alam. There are 5 staffs represented COM in the competition that was involved IQ games, tactical games and quizzes related to the environment.

15 October

Berembang Tree Planting & Sanctuary River Cleaning.

On October 15th, Canon Opto (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (COM) was collaborated with Selangor Departmental of Environment to contribute in Berembang Tree Planting & Sanctuary River Cleaning activity. This activity was held at Kampung Kuantan Fireflies Park, Kuala Selangor, Selangor.

22 pax of COM members were participated in this activity and was divided into two groups (tree planting group and river cleaning group). The activity starts with Berembang tree planting, followed by sanctuary river cleaning. Berembang Tree : Sonneratia caseolaris, commonly known as mangrove apple, is a species of plant in the family Lythraceae. The fruit is noted for its outward similarity to the persimmon fruit. This tree is a type of mangrove growing up to 20 m in height and with a trunk reaching a maximum diameter of 50 cm.

The purpose of the activity is to create awareness & education in preserving the environment to the public. With this activity, we hope to cultivate and nurture the awareness and concern in maintaining and protecting the green environment where all starts from ourselves.

19 July

Factory Visit from IKM Beseri.

On 19th July 2022, a group of lectures & students from MARA Technical Institute (IKM) Beseri, Perlis, organized an industrial visit to Canon Opto (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (COM).

This industrial visit was accompanied by 25 pax (lecturers & students) from different courses background such as technical, electronic & engineering programme. The purpose is to expose the lecturers and students on actual production operation and working environment.

The site visit was held to the e-Gallery, SMT Metal Process area, Lens Process area, Training Centre, Water Treatment Plant and Bin Centre. The objectives of this site visit is to share environment awareness & activities done in COM to the students.

Besides that, this activity being made to expose students for the real experience of working in industrial environment. The explanation on COM environment management system and application of technology for environment facilities, also environment improvement activities was done by the Environment Facilities Services members.

26 June

Sustain The Environment Through GREEN Activity.

In 26th June 2022, Canon Opto (M) Sdn Bhd being participated in “GREEN Project” at Malaysian National Zoo.

There were 30 volunteer staffs are involved in enrichment activities to enhance awareness regarding the wildlife and to indicate how the process to keep the animals active by stimulating their scents.

The activities are focused on cleaning & washing the animal enclosure at Kids World, husbandry, food preparation and feeding the animals.

Besides, the volunteers also managed to build a new shelter by using bamboo for the comfort of Raccoon family.

22 June

On June 22nd, Canon Opto (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (COM) organized “Mangrove for Ecosystem” a tree planting at mangrove forest activity. This activity was held at Sijangkang Mangrove Recreational Park, Telok Panglima Garang, Selangor.

20 pax of COM members lead by MD Mr. Yuichi Inaba and DMD Mdm. Kathy Foo got their hands dirty to plant 100 loop-root mangrove sapling (scientific name: Rhizophora mucronata) in order to conserve and protect the biodiversity of mangrove ecosystem.

The activity starts with Mangrove Tour, followed by planting the mangrove sapling, and complete with mini museum tour.

With this activity, we hope to cultivate and nurture the awareness and concern in maintaining and protecting the green environment where all starts from ourselves.

28 March

Refurbish Computers : 30 units.

As part of social welfare & environmental awareness activity, instead of disposed Computers as e-waste, COM took responsibility to refurbish 30 units of computers and donate to orphanage and school in Klang Valley area. With this activity, we hope it will provide opportunity for the childs and students to engage in Information Technology learning for their self development and empowerment.

COM with donate refurbish computers to 2 orphanage homes & primary school. This CSR activity was supported by Fastlink Trans Sdn Bhd.

1) Pertubuhan Rumah Amal Cahaya Tengku Ampuan Rahimah (RACTAR) – 10 units.
2) Pertubuhan Anak-Anak Yatim & Asnaf Sijangkang – 10 units.
3) Sekolah Kebangsaan Batu Belah – 10 units.

16 November

COM organized a meeting with HR neighborhood surrounding to discuss about HR matters. 9 participants from neighborhood companies were joined this meeting. The main objectives of this activity is to share the information and activity done at COM related to environmental conservation in manufacturing industry and discussion on current HR issues during pandemic situation. Besides, we also shared the COM training activities during the visit at COM Training Center and bring the visitors to our new gallery. In the gallery, a briefed explanation was done to share the experience of production machines, milestone and history of our product.

02 November

Activity : Donation goods to Orphanage and Disabled Home

Location :
1) RUMAH K.I.D.S, Subang Jaya.
2) ORPHANAGE HOME AT-TAQWA, Puchong.
3) PUSAT PENJAGAAN KANAK-KANAK CACAT TAMAN MEGAH, Petaling Jaya.

Responding to COVID-19 pandemic, a donation from COM will help to revive the lives of many needy people and organization such as orphanage and disabled care home. During pandemic situation, these organization were economically affected and to help them recover from the effects, we hope this donation activity will provide a productive lives in the community.

30 October

Activity : Adopt An Animal Sponsorship ( 6 Common Raccoon )

Location : National Zoo of Malaysia

Zoo Negara is managed by the Malaysia Zoological Society, a non-government organization ( NGO ) that survives mainly through its gate collection and sponsorship from individuals, schools and corporate companies. Zoo Negara Malaysia has create a new way for people or organization to donate by 'Adopt An Animal' initiatives and Zoo Negara will be getting the financial support needed to take care of the animals family.

Guided by Canon philosophy, we keep our deep commitment to social and welfare responsibility as well as environmental conservation activity. With “Adopt An Animal” initiated by Zoo Negara, we are able to adopt six common raccoons with sponsorship amount of Ringgit Malaysia Thirteen Thousand Five Hundred and Sixty to Zoo Negara. We hope this will help organization in terms of financial support needed to take care of the animals family in maintaining its annual food, enrichment and veterinary care.

From an environmental point of view, raccoons was selected because they help to spread seeds of plants and trees wherever they go. In practice, they favor the functioning and renewal of the ecosystem in where they are located.

16 October

COM organized a trip to Pantai Morib, Banting for beach cleaning activity. This activity is to preserve and protect the beach. Also to increase awareness among COM staff the importance of the beach to life and to create a desire to jointly protect and love the beach. The activity was held on 16th October 2021. There are 45pax of COM's employees including family members join the activity. In the end of activity, we manage to collect 250kg of various type of waste.

30 September

Activity : Fund Raising for Yan Flood Relief.

Refer to the flash flood that caused a water surge and landslides on Gunung Jerai, Yan, Kedah most of the residents nearby were badly affected with strong and flowed heavily destroying the area. As part of our Corporate Social Responsibility, the fund raising activity was held in the company and the donation amount from employees together with company contribution has been donate for Yan flood relief through Malaysian Red Crescent Society.

29 September

Donation chairs to orphanage home.

Venue : Pertubuhan Rumah Amal Cahaya Tengku Ampuan Rahimah ( RACTAR ) & Baitul Hidayah Care Center

As part of social welfare activities, and environmental awareness responsibility, we refurbish Flip Chairs as donation to home for orphans, poor & asnaf instead of disposing it as waste. With this activity, we are able to provide thirty (30) units of flip chairs each care center as a welfare contribution by providing complete facilities to the children.

05 December

On 5th Dec 2020, COM make a donation of 20 units of refurbish computers to "Pertubuhan Pendidikan Negara"( PPN). PPN is one of the NGO that fully focused on providing assistance in education Sector. These 20 units of computers will be distribute by PPN to poor students in Selangor. With this activity, we hope it will provide opportunity for the student to engage in Information Technology learning for their self development and empowerment.

18 November

Tree Planting : Tapir Conservation Program. Collaboration with CMM & MNS. Venue : Malaysia Nature Society ( MNS ) HQ, Kuala Lumpur.

Objectives : To help plants vegatation that can be used to feed the tapir and to spread awareness among participants of the importance preserving our flora and fauna.

Canon Marketing (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. and Canon Opto Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. is proud to continue its commitment to a greener and more sustainable environment through its One Canon One Tree initiative. The initiative has entered its fifth year but for the first time ever, Canon has collaborated with the Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) to help conserve the Malayan Tapir by planting trees in their natural habitat. Over three generations, Malayan Tapir population has declined by more than 50%, largely due to the conversion of its habitat to palm oil plantations and other human developments.

This is to raise awareness about the Malayan Tapir, and their current status within our ecosystem. Doing its part in preserving our flora and fauna, Canon is determined to keep this up through education and active participation via its sustainability exercises. With Canon’s support, relevant tree species will be planted. This will help to accelerate the Tapir Conservation Programme and provide sustainable and long term food supply for rehabilitated tapirs.

Through our Kyosei Philosophy, Canon emphasizes balancing the company’s responsibilities towards the community and environment with its business interests by coming together and working towards the common good. Apart from pushing boundaries with innovative imaging technologies, Canon is also invested in making sure its innovations are environmentally friendly.

25 June

As part of social welfare activities, and environmental awareness responsibility, we refurbish bed frame and mattress as donation to old folks center instead of disposing it as waste. With this activity, we are able to provide fourteen (14) units of bed frame and mattress as a welfare contribution to senior citizens and to support the homes by providing complete facilities to the occupant. We hope that this activity will shown dedication in shouldering, emphasizing care and respect for the elderly in ensuring they can enjoy better quality of life in their golden years

26 March

On 26th Feb 2020, a group of students from National University of Malaysia organized the industrial visit to COM. This industry tour is accompanied by 33 students from Electrical Engineering & Built Environment Faculty. The site visit was held at Metal & Molding, Water Treatment Plant 2, Waste Treatment Facilities & Environment monitoring area. The purpose of their visit is to fulfill their academic syllabus requirement and exposure to a general manufacturing process. As part of environment awareness activities done in COM, we brought students to visit WTP2 and Bin Center . A brief explanation were given to them on how the food waste from cafeteria were treated by using food composer and convert to fertilizer. This part of COM activity for the conservation of environment.

31 December

In order to support the nature conservation activity and to increase awareness among COM staff and public on keeping our environment clean and healthy, COM organized a trip to Pantai Remis for beach cleaning activity. The activity was held on 31st Dec 2019. There are 40pax of COM's employees join the activity. In the end of activity, we manage to collect 150kg of various type of waste.

17 December

On 17th Dec 2019, we have an activity to Refurbish Computers for Donation at Sek.Keb.Saujana Puchong & Sek.Keb.Alam Megah 2 which located at Puchong & Shah Alam, Selangor. COM did handover 8 sets to S.K.Saujana & 7 sets to S.K.Alam Megah 2 of computers for donation. With this activity, we hope this will provide opportunity for the children to engage in Information Technology learning for their self development and empowerment.

19 October

ENVIRONMENT CSR ACTIVITY COLLABORATION WITH DOE SELANGOR
Objectives of this activity is to promote awareness about the responsibility of preserving and protecting the environment and to encourage public involvement especially students in environmental conversation programs in line with the goals of National Environmental Day.
In conjunction of 2019 National Environmental Day Celebration, COM gives participation and contribute in organizing the event collaborate with Department of Environment (DOE). The activities during the event are: E-waste collection, Environmental Exhibition, Coloring Contest, Enviro-amazing race, Environmental quiz

27 June

As part of environment awareness activity, there are 70 participants from COM staffs did garbage collection and cleaning of factory external area . Objectives are to increase environment awareness to the COM staff on important of environmental protection not only inside factory area, this activity also to convey that everybody shall play role and responsible towards the environment.

17 April

On 17th April 2019, a group of students from Universiti Technology MARA, organized the industrial visit to COM. This industry tour is accompanied by 27 students from Electrical Engineering. The site visit was held to the Centralization Monitoring System room (CMS), Water Treatment Plant , Waste Treatment Facilities and Environment monitoring area. Objectives of this site visit is to share environment awareness & activities done in COM to the students. Besides that, this activity being made to expose students for the real experience of working in industrial environment. The explanation on COM environment management system and application of technology for environment facilities, also environment improvement activities was done by the Environment Facilities Services members. The students learn about the process flow systems of water treatment plant.

27 March

On 27th March 2019, a group of students from Universiti of Nottingham organized the industrial visit to COM. This industry tour is accompanied by 10 students from Chemical & Environment Engineering. The site visit was held at Water Treatment Plant, Waste Treatment Facilities & Environment monitoring area. Objective of the site visit is to share environment awareness & activities done in COM to the students. The students are enrolled in final year environment module. To fulfill their course, they need to perform a site visit at water treatment plant & understand the process system of the treatment site, followed by writing up a report about their visit. It's a good opportunity for them to relate better with the theories they have learnt in their class.

6 December

On 6th December 2018, a group of students from Universiti Selangor (UNISEL) organized the industrial visit to COM. This industry tour is accompanied by 36 students from Environmental Engineering course together with 3 lecturers. The site visit was held to the SMT area, Centralization Monitoring System room (CMS), Water Treatment Plant and Waste Treatment Facilities. Objectives of this site visit is to share environment awareness & activities done in COM to the students. Besides that, this activity being made to expose students for the real experience of working in industrial environment. The explanation on COM environment management system and application of technology for environment facilities, also environment improvement activities was done by the Environment Facilities Services members.

3 May

In conjunction with Earth Day celebration, Department Of Environment ( DOE ) of Selangor and Canon Opto (M) Sdn. Bhd. & Canon Marketing (M) was collaborate to organize tree planting programmed. This is one of our contribution for Corporate Social Responsibility towards environment awareness. The objective of this CSR activity is to enhance relationship with Government authority and to create awareness & sensitivity in preserving the environment for young generation. This event was held at Sek.Men.Keb. Hillcrest, Gombak on 3rd May 2018. Theme for 2018 Earth Day is 'End Plastic Pollution'.

During this events, there were a few activities beside tree planting such as E-Waste recycling campaign, Environmental Talk, Exhibition & Quiz. There are students performance on that day which was from Sek. Men. Keb. Hillcrest. They present two performances for the event which are Pantomine and Choral Speaking with End Plastic Pollution themes'.

11 April

Dated on 11th April 2018, a group of students from Kolej Vokasional Melaka Tengah, organized the industrial visit to COM. This industry tour is accompanied by 24 students Diploma in Electronic. This visit was held to open the students minds to real industry situations. It's also can train them how to communicate with outsiders while working in the electronics industry. In addition, this visit also to create a platform for the relationship between the Kolej Vokasioanl Melaka Tengah and the industry. The students also was brief about the environment activities carried out in COM. They was bring to Water Treatment Plant and Waste Minimization Center.

6 April

As Canon's corporate philosophy is 'KYOSEI', all people, regardless of race, religion, culture, harmoniously living & working together into the future, dated on 06th April 2018, COM have a CSR activity to Refurbish Computers for Donation to Orphanage Home under Department of Social Welfare ( JKM ). 20 units of refurbish computer handed over to JKM. JKM did handover 12 units to Community-Based rehabilitation Center, 3 units to Elderly Activity Center & 5 units to Child Activity Center.

16 December

On 16th Of Dec 2017, 21 pax of COM staff together with family members take part in ' Beach Cleaning' activity. The objective of this activity is to increase awareness on importance of taking care of nature, where beach also one of nature area that we need to take care and to promote the environment activity at resident.

14 November

Dated on 14th Nov 2017, In response to Malaysian Red Crescent ( MRC)'s appeal for support in aid of its flood relied operations in the northern states of Malaysia, the Canon companies in Malaysia came together to contribute a total of RM 115,000.00 which hoped will help with the relief operations. The Canon companies involved consisted of Canon Opto (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd., Canon Marketing (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd., Canon Electronics (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. and Toshiba Medical Systems Manufacturing Asia Sdn. Bhd. Canon is driven by its corporate philosophy of 'Kyosei', all people, regardless of race, religion, culture, harmoniously living and working together into the future. Dr. S. Selva Jothi, National Vice Chairman and Chairman for the National Disaster Management of Malaysian Red Crescent (MRC) received the mock cheque from Canon representatives.

11 October

On 11th Oct 2017, a group of students from University Kuala Lumpur Malaysia France Institute visited COM. They are from Mechanical and Manufacturing Student Society. The purpose of the visit is to see closely the manufacturing processes at COM. They also want to adds or gain knowledge about the machine used in COM and most important is to initial exposure to the working environment before entering into the actual work environment. The students also was brief on the environment protection activities carried out in COM such as Water Treatment Plant, Waste Minimization Center & Bin Center. They was explained on the process of food waste process from Cafeteria were treated by using food compressor and convert to fertilizer.

25 July

Dated on 25th July 2017, once again COM have an activity to refurbish 10 units computers for Donation to Orphanage Home under Department of Social Welfare ( JKM ). Refurbish computer handed over to the Management of Kompleks Penyayang Bakti Sg. Buloh and Rumah Tunas Harapan Tg. Ampuan Rahimah.

4 May

This Mini Carnival Environmental program is in conjunction with Earth Day, organized by the Department Of Environment ( DOE ) of Selangor and collaboration with Canon Opto (M) Sdn. Bhd. & Canon Marketing (M), to foster environmental awareness program among students. This event was held at Sek.Men.Keb. Engku Husain, Semenyih on 04 May 2017. The event was officiated by Yang Berbahagia Puan Siti Zaleha Binti Ibrahim, Director of Department Of Environment State. Welcome speech was delivered by Mr. Takeshi Saotome, Managing Director of Canon Opto (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. Theme for 2017 Earth Day is 'Environmental & Climate Literacy'.

12 April

On 12th April 2017, a group of students from University of Malaya Engineering Society organized the industrial visit to COM. The purpose of this visit is to enhance the industrial knowledge of undergraduates from the Engineering Faculty and prepare the students to face challenges in the field upon graduation.

22 Mar

On 22nd March 2017, we have an activity to Refurbish Computers for Donation at 'Pusat Jagaan Baitul Hidayah' ( home for orphans, poor and asnaf ) which located at Kampung Sri Puchong, Selangor. There have 38 pax of children from 4th years old to 16th years old and were taken care by 6 warden. COM did handover 10 set of computers for donation. With this activity, we hope this will provide opportunity for the children to engage in Information Technology learning for their self development and empowerment.

28 December

On 28th Dec 2016, COM donate 8 units of refurbish computers to 'Trinity Children's Home'. With this activity, we hope that the children will be able to engage in Information Technology learning for their self-development & empowerment.

23 November

On 23rd Nov 2016, a group of students from University Selangor organized the industrial visit to COM. The purpose of this visit is to enhance the industrial knowledge of undergraduates from the Engineering Faculty and prepare the students to face challenges in the field upon graduation. The students also can gain knowledge and exposure on the practical manufacturing process as well as the waste and water treatment plant technology. The students also was briefed on the environment protection activities carried out in COM. They visited to Water Treatment Plant, Waste Minimization Center & Bin Center. An explanation were given to the students on how the food waste from cafeteria were treated by using food compressor and convert to fertilizer.

24 May

This Mini Carnival Environmental program is in conjunction with World Environment Day, organized by the Department Of Environment ( DOE ) of Selangor and collaboration with Canon Opto (M) Sdn. Bhd., to foster environmental awareness program among students and residents. This event was held at State Library Raja Tun Uda, Shah Alam on 24 May 2016. The event was officiated by Director of Department Of Environment State. Theme for 2016 World Environment Day is 'Go Wild For Life'.

23 March

On 23rd March 2016, a group of students from University of Malaya Engineering Society organized the industrial visit to COM. The purpose of this visit is to enhance the industrial knowledge of undergraduates from the Engineering Faculty and prepare the students to face challenges in the field upon graduation.

25th March

On 25^th March 2015, a group of students from Unisel University Selangor organized the industrial visit to COM. The purpose of this visit is to gain knowledge and exposure on the process of single lenses.

The students were briefed on processing of single lenses carried out in COM. The students visited to the Polishing and Penta area.

31 December

15 pax participants from Local Community; Perbadanan Pengurusan Anggerik 16 (PPA16) were briefed regarding the environment management and environment protection activities done at COM factory.

They were bringing to site visit to Water Treatment Plant and being explained the activity done there. They also bring for site visit at Waste Minimization Center (WMC), Bin Center (Food Composer & Carboniser), COM Tube well and Underground Water Treatment Plant.

They also being briefed on its importance as conservation activity done in COM where those activities can also being applied at their area.

Objectives are to share and promote the environment management at COM also increase awareness on importance of environment conservation activity to local community.

30 December

A cheque has been channeled to the Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) for flood relief in a ceremony on 30th Dec 2014 for East Coast Flood. COM donated RM100,000 and CMM donated RM35,000

27 & 28 November

COM carried out the blood donation campaign which collaborated with the National Blood Center as one of its Social Welfare activity. This activity is to instill feeling of sympathy and importance in saving other peoples' life among the employees. A total of 198 pints of bloods were donated during these 2 days program.

14 June

In-conjunction with “World Environment Day 2014”, Canon Opto Malaysia & Canon Marketing Malaysia organized the Tree Planting Program collaborated with LESTARI National University of Malaysia, The Forestry & Wildlife Department and Forestry Department of Peninsular. Total number of 330 trees planted during the activities. There were total number of 380 volunteers participated in this event.

Objectives of this event:

To preserve and protect the environment and wild animals;

Increase the knowledge among employees of the importance of community and the environment;

To encourage, enhance cooperation, create understanding, nurture positive and ethics of the importance of the environment in the private and corporate bodies.

29 &30 May

COM carried out the blood donation campaign and open talk which collaborated with the National Blood Center and in-house clinic as one of it's Social Welfare activity. This activity is to instill feeling of sympathy and importance in saving other peoples' life among the employees. A total of 178 pints of bloods were donated during these 2 days program.

16 April

On 16th April 2014, a group of students from University of Malaya Engineering Society organized the industrial visit to COM. The purpose of this visit is to gain knowledge and exposure on the practical manufacturing process as well as the waste and water treatment plant technology. As environment protection awareness, the students were briefed on environment protection activities carried out in COM. The students visited to the Water Treatment Plant, Waste Minimization Center (WMC), Bin Center (Food Composer & Carboniser), Tube Well Treatment Plant and Water Recovery Plant. This is part of COM activity for the conservation of environment.

8 April

8 students from the Faculty of Technology Management and Teknousahawanan, University Technology Malaysia Melaka has come to COM. The purpose of this visit, the students would like to get information on “Safety & Health” to complete their assignment given by the university in groups as a case study. Specific discussion on Safety & Health in COM and general explanation were given by HRGA manager, Mr. Mohd Razali and Mr. Mohd Rosli.

22 February

Non-government agencies (NGO) on environment management, Local authorities & University student including canon staff participated on the lake cleaning program.

Activities during the program such as explanation on awareness of lake cleaning conservation activity, competition of lake cleaning activity, Exhibition on environmental awareness, School children band performance, Environmental theme cycling activity, coloring contest & invention from waste material.

Objectives of this event are to increase awareness on importance of taking care of nature especially to youngsters and to promote the environment activity to resident.

6 February

20 pax delegates from Selangor State Waters Management Authorities (LUAS) including delegates from Japan, Indonesia and Switzerland being brief regarding the environment management especially on water management at COM and were bring to site visit to COM tube well and Underground Water Treatment Plan. Objectives are to share and promote regarding environment management at COM.

27 November

As an environment protection awareness, a group of students from University Technology Mara (UiTM) Shah Alam, Selangor visited to Water & Waste Water Treatment Plant, Waste Minimization Center (WMC), Bin Centre (Food Composer & Carbonizer), Well Treatment Plant, Water Recovery Plant, Sub Station 33kv and Mechanical Room camera. These is part of COM activity for the Conservation of environment.

Objectives of these activity are:

To provide exposure to the real working environment to the students.
To improve the subject matter understanding of computer control instrumentation.
To expose to the students about sensor used in real application
Describe the application of knowledge learned.

14 & 15 November

COM carried out the blood donation campaign which is collaborated with the National Blood Center as one of Social Responsibility activity. This activity is to instill feeling of sympathy and importance in saving other peoples' life among the employees. A total of 185 pints of bloods were donated during these 2 days program.

1 - 4 October

As a Social Welfare, a group students from Orphanage Home, Pusat Lambaian Kasih, Kuala Lumpur, came to our factory and do their charity sales. They consist of orphans, poor family, single mothers and zakat recipients. As a Social Responsibility Program, COM give them opportunity to do a charity sales to raise funds for their building destroyed in the fire last year.

All Sales items such as bread, biscuit, caramel, clothing and others made by the orphans. During 4 days running of the charity salesl, they raised a total of RM4320.55 and donation from COM staff total RM1442.00

At the same time as an Environment Conservation protection activities, the students visited Water Treatment Plant Phase 2, Bin Center (Food Composer / Carbonize) Well Treatment Plant and & Waste Minimization Center (WMC).

19 May

In conjunction of "World Water Day 2013" celebration, COM & CMM organize the River Cleaning Program collaboration with LESTARI University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Selangor State Forestry Department, Department of Irrigation & Drainage Selangor and Kajang Municipal Council. Canon staff and other government bodies participated on river cleaning activities such as aerobic, rubbish collection along the river bank and picnic area, photography contest, rubbish to riches collection contest, jungle tracking and painting bridge and hut.

10 April

As an environment protection awareness, a group of students from University Technology Mara (UiTM) Segamat, Johor were briefed on environment protection activities carried out in COM. The students visited Water & Waste Water Treatment Plant ,Waste Minimization Center (WMC), Bin Centre (Food Composer / Carboniser), , Well Treatment Plant and Water Recovery Plant. This is part of COM activity for the conservation of environment.

12 March

Factory visit from Sekolah Menengah Vokasional Ipoh, Perak to Factory Facilities Division area which is Main Switch Board Room (MSB), Transformer Room, Chiller Room, Water & Waste Treatment Plant Phase 1, Waste Minimization Centre (WMC), Bin Centre (Food Composer / Carboniser), Well Treatment Plant & 33kV Incoming Supply Room.

9 March

Factory visit from University Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)Bangi, Selangor to Factory Facilities Division area which is Water & Waste Water Treatment Plant Phase 1 & 2, Water Minimization Center (WMC), Bin Center (Food Composer/Carboniser), Well Treatment Plant and Water Recovery Plant.

5 & 6 March

Blood donation program collaboration with National Blood Center (220 donors)

31 January

Factory visit to Logistic and Shipping Department from Politeknik Seberang Perai, Penang

17 January

Factory visit to Camera Assembly Area from Management & Science University (MSU) Shah Alam, Selangor

27 November

Factory visit to waste minimization center, water treatment plant, bin center, general waste treatment center, well water treatment area and camera assembly area from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur.

21 & 22 November

Blood Donation Program (210 donors)

5 November

Factory visit to Camera Assembly Area and interaction session regarding ‘risk management’ from Politeknik Premier Sultan Sallahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, Shah Alam, Selangor.

27 September

Factory visit from Japanese Associate Degree Program University of Selangor (UNISEL) to Camera Assembly area and interaction session with COM graduate from Japan.

12 September

Factory visit to environment Waste Area, Logistic and Camera Assembly Area from Kolej Profesional MARA, Bandar Penawar Johor

1 May ~ 15 October

Photography contest - Project in support of ASEAN Peatland Forest Project (APFP) & South East Asia Peatland Project (SEApeat) "Our Precious Peatlands Photography Contest 2012"

17 June

Green Cycling Program - World Environment Day 2012 Celebration (Theme : "Green Economy: Does it include you?") collaboration with Department of Environment Selangor, LESTARI University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kajang Municipal Council, Canon Marketing Malaysia

5 April

Factory visit to Camera Assembly Area from University Sains Islam Malaysia)

20 & 21 March

Blood Donation Activities (187 donors)

23 February

Factory visit to Camera Assembly Area from Kolej MARA Seremban

17 February

Students visit to Environment Waste Management and Minimization Area from University Technology Malaysia Johor

14 December

Health talk on contagious disease by Petaling District Health Office medical officer.

6 December

Students visit from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Kuala Lumpur

23 November

Government Agencies visit by Selangor Water Management Council and Kuala Lumpur Irrigation and Drainage Department.

17 ~ 18 November

Blood Donation Activity by National Blood Center , Healthy food campaign by Ministry of Health and free health screening by In-house clinic

15 November

Scholarship Award Launching by YB Dato' Mukhriz Mahathir (Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry)

14 November

Students visit from SMK Sri Bintang Utara Kuala Lumpur

22 October

Students visit from UTM Kuala Lumpur.

21 October

Students visit from Segi College Subang Jaya

19~21 October

Exhibition On The Awareness of Waste Management and Reduction collaboration with government agencies.

18 October

Courtesy visit from Selangor State Investment Center (SSIC) and Shah Alam City Council (MBSA)

23 September

Students visit from Politeknik Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin, Dungun, Terengganu

9 September

Students Visit from Kolej Profesional Mara Bandar Penawar, Kota Tinggi, Johor

10 August

Students visit from University Technology Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur

26 July

Donation of 50t Molding Machine to National Youth Institute of Higher Skill Learning Center (IKTBN) Sepang, Selangor

18 July

Students visit from University Technology Mara (UiTM) Segamat Johor

12 July

Students visit from University Technology Mara (UiTM Malacca)

28, 29 & 30 June

Exhibition on Energy Saving and Awareness on Global Warming Phenomenon collaboration with Energy Commission, Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Water (KeTTHA), Department of Environment and Energy Saver suppliers.

27 June

Environment awareness program for internship university students in COM.

8, 9 & 10 June

Exhibition on Safety & Health and campaign to promote awareness on fire safety, industrial safety, machinery and chemical handling safety.

10 & 11 May

Blood Donation Activity (209 donors) organised by National Blood Center.

20, 21 & 22 April

Exhibition on River Water Conservation and Awareness collaboration with public water supplier (SYABAS) and State Department of Irrigation and drainage.

12 Feb

COM hosted Neighborhood Watch Program (NWP) - Regional Police Headquarters in Shah Alam had organized a Neighborhood Leadership Program to all community leaders to enhance relationship between police and community and also to reduce crime in Shah Alam.

20 December

Environment awareness briefing to local universities and colleges student.

13 December

Donated used computers, printers and scanners to United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) schools collaboration with Canon Marketing Malaysia.

9 & 10 November

Blood Donation Activity organised by National Blood Center.

26 October

Talk by Director General of Labor Department Peninsular Malaysia on manpower situation in Malaysia.

23 September

Scholarship award ceremony to selected students from local universities.

10 August

Launching of Management Trainee Program (MTP) as a part of COM program in human capital development.

10 July

Students visit from Methodist Klang Secondary School

5 & 6 June

Mini Carnival Program in conjunction of World's Environment Day organized by the Selangor State Department of Environment.

24 & 25 May

Blood Donation Activity organised by National Blood Center.

12 April

Students visit from University Technology Mara (UiTM)

24 March

College UNITI Port Dickson visit.

9 March

Donation of Canon printer to Police Station in Section 27, Shah Alam.

30 May

Community Program collaboration with MBSA - Tree Planting, coloring contest

16 May

Wheel Chair Donation (Poltera)

17 July

Neighborhood Watch Program

13 July

The One Stop Community Programme Collaboration with DOE - Coloring contest, volunteer employees and residents team up to clean the neighborhood.

8 June

Canon Opto and Canon Marketing (Malaysia), in cooperation with nearby Zoo Negera, carried out an environment education program "Be One with nature" - events were held "Nature Hunt Challenge, Coloring contest and game where competed for best score in answering several questions displayed throughout the zoo.