News & Announcements

Kuala Lumpur, 22 October 2025 – EQ is proud to announce a creative collaboration with TOHO Co., Ltd., the legendary studio behind the Godzilla franchise, in celebration of the monster’s 70th anniversary. This fleeting but powerful appearance has sparked a playful yet meaningful partnership between EQ and TOHO. To mark the occasion, EQ has created limited-edition “Happy 70th Anniversary” merchandise, including a bespoke T-shirt and collectible luggage stickers, to be gifted to select guests and supporters.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 16 July 2025 – EQ proudly presents a curated art collection that blends its rich heritage with modern sophistication. This collection features the restored masterpiece, Malaysian Life by Yan Sook Leong, alongside contemporary works like Kenji Chai’s The Rise of the Phoenix and Nizam Abdullah’s sculptures, Miza, Kika and Iwa and Sorok-Sorok. The collection also includes Mark Lee’s Striding Man Luxury in Sustainability, an installation reflecting personal transformation. Media friends who were there to celebrate with us: Tatler Robb Report

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.