Press & Media

Kuala Lumpur, 23 January 2025 – During the holy month of Ramadan, one should expect to practice a more within focus and an outward display of kindness and generosity towards those around them. Thanks to EQ’s two different break-of-fast alternatives, which combine the homely comfort of modest iftar selections with lavish embellishments to amaze and please, it’s easier than ever to congregate and strengthen bonds.

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The Rooftop Guide, 3 February 2025 – The top floor of the fantastic hotel EQ has a whole lot to offer, featuring a very stylish rooftop speakeasy bar, an open-air deck with panoramic city views, and a fine dining rooftop restaurant. Aptly named Sky51, the 51st-floor rooftop is home to Blue, an elegant indoor lounge with plush chairs, a glittering bar and floor-to-ceiling windows. Outside you find Sky51, a spectacular alfresco terrace, where the panoramic views over KL are at their best. The breathtaking vistas include both the KL Tower and Petronas Twin Towers.

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Kuala Lumpur, 12 January 2025  – Kampachi, the first name in Japanese dining in Malaysia, marks the close of its golden jubilee celebrations with a spectacular celebration at EQ. This milestone event held at the hotel’s Diamond Ballroom brought guests and business partners on a journey down memory lane, celebrating Kampachi’s achievements and leadership in Japanese cuisine over the past fifty years.

What began as a small restaurant in the original Hotel Equatorial Kuala Lumpur in 1974 has since expanded to three at the flagship EQ, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur and at Plaza33 in Petaling Jaya. A fourth location in Hotel Equatorial Penang will resume operations in 2026 following an extensive renovation of that property now ongoing.