News & Announcements

Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2025 reveal the best hotels, resorts and spas in Malaysia — as voted by you, our readers. EQ Kuala Lumpur’s five-star pedigree can’t be denied. Its design encapsulates a sleek and modern Malaysian aesthetic, one that places less emphasis on maximalist trends and more on studied yet effortless comfort. Of course, accents like rattan chairs with artsy flair and reimagined songket prints in gracious gold are sprinkled throughout. Over at Nipah, discover crowd-pleasers such as fresh-off-the-grill satay and local delicacies, prepared in exacting traditional fashion. Up at rooftop Sabayon, you can savour French food and pop-ups by acclaimed chefs on hiatus from their Michelin restaurants around the globe. The hotel is also the ideal vantage point to see KL’s ever-changing skyline up close.

Kuala Lumpur, 8 April 2025 – Kuala Lumpur had the honour of hosting the prestigious Paneristi Annual Gathering, P-Day 2024, marking its grand return to Asia after nine years—and for the first time in Malaysia. Held at EQ, the event saw over 200 passionate Paneristi – global enthusiasts and collectors of Panerai watches – come together to celebrate their shared love for these iconic timepieces. The event marked a milestone as it was the first P-Day to take place in Malaysia, adding a unique chapter to the long-standing tradition of Paneristi gatherings worldwide.

Watch the official highlight video here.

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, 10 January 2025 – As the Lunar New Year approaches, it brings with it the promise of renewal, prosperity, and cherished family gatherings. A time to celebrate cultural heritage and togetherness, the festivities are elevated across the Equatorial Group, with EQ and Equatorial Ho Chi Minh City offering a blend of tradition, luxury, and exceptional hospitality to create unforgettable moments for all.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 18 November 2024 – Malaysia’s Equatorial Group is proud to announce a strategic joint venture with ONYX Hospitality Group, Thailand’s premier management company for luxury hotels, resorts, serviced apartments, and residences, to co-develop the EQ Phuket. This landmark luxury hospitality project is set to open in 2028 at one of Thailand’s leading tourist destinations. This exciting venture marks a pivotal development for both companies, bringing together Equatorial’s award-winning EQ brand and ONYX’s diverse portfolio—including Amari, OZO, Shama, and Oriental Residence.