FOCUS POINT PRESTIGE ELEVATES LUXURY EYEWEAR RETAIL WITH ITS GRAND OPENING AT THE MALL, MID VALLEY SOUTHKEY

JOHOR BAHRU, Malaysia, Nov. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Focus Point Vision Care Group Sdn Bhd ("Focus Point"), Malaysia's largest optical retail chain, proudly celebrates the grand opening of Focus Point Prestige, a premium eyewear destination curated for discerning individuals who appreciate luxury, craftsmanship and distinctive personal style.

Marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a traditional lion dance to commemorate the occasion, the grand opening welcomes invited guests, fashion and lifestyle KOLs, and members of the media to experience a more elevated approach to eyewear retail.

Bringing together an impressive selection of internationally renowned designer labels and specialist eyewear brands, Focus Point Prestige offers customers an opportunity to discover eyewear that goes beyond vision correction, serving as an expression of individuality, fashion and lifestyle.

The ceremony was graced by Dato' Jeffrey Lai Jiun Jye, President of Johor Bahru Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dato' Liaw Choon Liang, President & CEO of Focus Point Holdings Berhad, and Ms Rennie Lee, Deputy CEO of Retail of IGB REIT Management Sdn Bhd.

A Curated Portfolio of International Luxury Eyewear

At the heart of Focus Point Prestige is a carefully curated portfolio of prestigious eyewear brands, each bringing its own heritage, design philosophy and interpretation of modern luxury.

Bvlgari draws inspiration from its Roman heritage and celebrated jewellery artistry. Its eyewear translates these influences into striking designs, from the sensual curves of the iconic Serpenti motif to architectural details and refined metallic finishes.

Cartier inspired by the iconic Santos de Cartier watch, blends timeless elegance with modern innovation, showcasing signature Santos details and exceptional craftsmanship.

Dior translates the creativity and codes of its iconic Parisian fashion house into distinctive eyewear. Recognisable signatures, including the CD logo and Dior Oblique motif, reflect the Maison's balance of French elegance and contemporary sophistication.

Founded in 1995, DITA reinvented eyewear by transcending its conventions, creating a discreet luxury with product ranging from bold character frames to new interpretations of timeless shapes through innovative technology. With over 30 years in design and partners at the highest levels of manufacturing, DITA's expertise is unparalleled, earning a coveted reputation as a true leader in optical innovation.

Gucci brings the House's iconic Italian heritage to life through expressive designs, signature House codes, and contemporary luxury.

Founded in Berlin in 1996, ic! berlin is known for its innovative engineering, distinctive design and creative spirit inspired by the city's unconventional culture. Pioneering screwless hinge technology, the brand combines ingenious engineering, exceptional craftsmanship and minimalist design to create high-end eyewear.

LINDA FARROW represents an exceptional expression of luxury eyewear, distinguished by premium materials and meticulous Japanese craftsmanship. Its collections explore distinctive materials, including Japanese titanium, precious-metal finishes and natural buffalo horn, with each piece reflecting careful attention to detail and individuality.

Miu Miu, a brand that's playful, bold and never afraid to stand out. It's also gaining plenty of attention in the fashion world, ranking No. 2 among the world's hottest fashion brands in the latest Q2 2026 Lyst Index! Its eyewear is just as fun and distinctive, with statement-making styles that let you show off your personality.

Prada is an iconic Italian brand known for its modern designs and distinctive style. One of its most recognisable signatures is the iconic Prada triangle, which you'll spot across its collections, including eyewear, bringing that perfect mix of heritage, sophistication and a bold, contemporary edge.

Saint Laurent reinterprets the Maison's iconic codes through Anthony Vaccarello's visionary lens, combining bold proportions, sculptural shapes, and modern sophistication with vintage-inspired influences to embody contemporary luxury.

TAG Heuer brings the spirit of Swiss precision and motorsport-inspired performance to eyewear. Combining technical design, lightweight construction and ergonomic considerations, its collections appeal to individuals who value both functionality and contemporary style.

Launched in 2005, TOM FORD Eyewear is defined by timeless style, refined minimalist design and meticulous attention to detail, its collections feature the iconic T Logo, high-quality materials and sophisticated constructions that embody contemporary luxury.

Valentino celebrates individuality and self-expression, blending Maison heritage with modern elegance through its iconic VLogo, signature Valentino Red, and distinctive brand DNA.

999.9 (Four Nines) reflects the Japanese philosophy of precision engineering and refined functionality. Handcrafted in Sabae, Japan, its eyewear prioritises fit, comfort and durability, supported by thoughtful engineering such as its patented reverse-R hinge.

Together, these brands offer a diverse expression of luxury eyewear, spanning timeless elegance, bold contemporary fashion, technical innovation and exceptional craftsmanship.

An Elevated Experience Beyond Eyewear

Focus Point Prestige reflects the evolving expectations of customers who seek more than a product purchase. It brings together an appreciation for international fashion, carefully selected eyewear collections and the professional eye care expertise associated with Focus Point. The store features advanced ZEISS equipment, including the ZEISS VisuFit 1000, to support a more precise and personalised eyewear fitting experience.

By bringing prestigious designer brands together under one roof, Focus Point Prestige aims to provide customers with a more personalised shopping experience, helping them discover eyewear that complements their individual style, preferences and vision needs.

The opening also reflects Focus Point's continued commitment to developing its retail portfolio and responding to the growing diversity of consumer preferences across Malaysia's optical and eyewear market.

Celebrate the Grand Opening with Exclusive Gifts

To mark the occasion, customers can look forward to special grand opening offers, including exclusive tote bag gifts-with-purchase with selected Gucci and Saint Laurent eyewear purchases, subject to the applicable terms and conditions.

As part of the grand opening campaign, running until 31 October 2026, every purchase of TAG Heuer eyewear comes with a limited-edition TAG Heuer F1 keychain. Each buyer is also automatically entered into a draw to win a limited-edition TAG Heuer racing jacket, subject to the applicable terms and conditions.

Focus Point Prestige invites eyewear enthusiasts, fashion-conscious consumers and the public to discover a new expression of luxury eyewear, where iconic design meets the art of seeing well.

For more information, visit Focus Point's official website and social media channels. Visit: www.focus-point.com.my or Focus Point on Facebook.

About Focus Point Prestige

Focus Point Prestige represents the next evolution of the Group's retail experience, bringing together sophisticated design, advanced vision care technology, and an exceptional selection of international brands. Thoughtfully designed zones create an elevated and immersive environment, while state-of-the-art ZEISS equipment, including the ZEISS VisuFit 1000, enables a more precise and personalised vision care experience.

Location: G-008, Ground Floor, The Mall, Mid Valley Southkey, Persiaran Southkey 1, 80150 Johor Bahru, Johor.

Contact Number: 07-336 5068 / 019-609 9453

About Focus Point

Focus Point is Malaysia's largest optical retail chain, with more than 210 outlets nationwide and over 36 years of expertise in vision care. The Group offers comprehensive, end-to-end vision care services, including vision screening, eye health management, myopia control, and a curated selection of fashion eyewear and specialty lenses. With a team of more than 250 qualified Eye Care Professionals, Focus Point is committed to serving the community with professionalism, innovation and care.

Website: www.focus-point.com.my

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FOCUS POINT PRESTIGE ELEVATES LUXURY EYEWEAR RETAIL WITH ITS GRAND OPENING AT THE MALL, MID VALLEY SOUTHKEY

• New research from ARC Advisory assesses top 16 suppliers of EAM systems
• Recognition reflects more than 40 years of EAM innovation and deep expertise in asset-intensive operations

ZÜRICH, Switzerland, Nov. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hitachi Energy, the global leader in electrification, has been positioned as a Leader in Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software by ARC Advisory Group, reflecting the company's deep industry expertise, extensive installed base, and continued investment in solutions for mission-critical, asset-intensive operations. The findings are part of ARC's comprehensive research study "ARC MarketMap for Enterprise Asset Management 2026."

Read the ARC MarketMap for Enterprise Asset Management 2026 excerpt: https://www.hitachienergy.company/G3j 

According to the study, "Hitachi Energy has established a strong position through its industry expertise, extensive installed base and continued investment in expanding and enhancing its portfolio." ARC adds, "The company has particularly strong domain alignment with power utilities and grid infrastructure, supported by deep expertise in transformers, substations, and high-voltage asset environments. The supplier's strength lies in combining operational technology depth with digital asset intelligence to support resilience, uptime, and long-term infrastructure modernization."

EAM expertise built for mission-critical operations
For power utilities, transportation operators, and other asset-intensive organizations, EAM provides the operational foundation for managing physical assets throughout their lifecycle, connecting asset planning, operations, maintenance, work execution, and lifecycle decisions from commissioning through retirement. By providing a consistent view of assets, work, resources, and costs, EAM helps organizations improve asset reliability, increase operational and workforce efficiency, and optimize lifecycle costs while reducing the risk of disruptions to essential services.

"For more than 40 years, we have developed EAM solutions around the realities of maintaining the assets and infrastructure society depends on," said Andy Howell, Global Head of Enterprise Software Solutions Product Group, Hitachi Energy. "That combination of operational technology expertise, industry knowledge, and proven delivery continues to distinguish Hitachi Energy. ARC's recognition reflects both the value our customers achieve today and our strategy to advance EAM through cloud, data, AI, and strategic collaboration."

Hitachi Energy's EAM portfolio includes Ellipse EAM for electric utilities and other asset-intensive industries, and Asset Suite for the specialized requirements of nuclear power operators.

Advancing EAM through strategic collaboration with Microsoft
Building on this established EAM foundation, Hitachi Energy is advancing the next generation of asset management through its strategic alliance with Microsoft, which ARC identifies as a significant differentiator. As announced in January 2026, the companies are bringing together Hitachi Energy's Ellipse EAM and asset-intensive industry expertise with Microsoft's cloud, data, productivity, and AI technologies. The unified solution will establish a common data foundation and apply agentic AI across asset management and business workflows, enabling users to act on better insights, streamline work, and strengthen the safety, reliability, and affordability of essential infrastructure.

"We congratulate Hitachi Energy on this well-deserved recognition as a leader in enterprise asset management," said Dayan Rodriguez, Corporate Vice President, Manufacturing and Mobility, Microsoft. "EAM is fundamental to how asset-intensive organizations sustain critical operations and adapt to growing demands. Through our collaboration with Hitachi Energy, we are bringing together complementary capabilities to support a more connected approach to asset and operational management—one that enables users to put data to work, make timely decisions, and continuously improve performance."

How ARC evaluates EAM leaders
ARC's evaluation of EAM suppliers relied on customer reference interviews, live capability demonstrations, and vendor responses to a 75-parameter questionnaire covering technical competencies, quality of delivery, digital maturity, innovation roadmaps, corporate alignment, and client satisfaction benchmarks. Leaders in ARC's study are defined as suppliers exhibiting strong current performance and a clearly articulated future strategy and demonstrate:

• Established solution capabilities and mature technology foundations
• Consistent delivery execution
• High levels of customer satisfaction

Founded in 1986, ARC Advisory Group is a global research and advisory firm specializing in Industrial AI, digital transformation, operational excellence, cybersecurity, and the technologies that underpin next-generation industrial ecosystems.

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About Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy is a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives. With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world's energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today's generation and the next. With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.

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About Hitachi, Ltd.
Through its Social Innovation Business (SIB) that brings together IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products, Hitachi aims to be a global leader in continuously transforming social infrastructure through digital, contributing to a harmonized society where the environment, wellbeing, and economic growth are in balance. Hitachi operates worldwide across four sectors – Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective Industries – as well as a Strategic SIB Business Unit focused on new growth areas. With Lumada at its core, Hitachi creates value by combining data, technology and domain knowledge to solve customer and social challenges. Revenues for FY2025 (ended March 31, 2026) totaled 10,586.7 billion yen, with 606 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 290,000 employees worldwide. Visit us at www.hitachi.com.

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Hitachi Energy earns Leader recognition in enterprise asset management for mission-critical industries