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Corporate Office

Tel: +60 3 2275 7883
Fax: +60 3 2031 1123
Email: rafina@hec.equatorial.com

Hotel Equatorial Ho Chi Minh City

Tel: +84 28 3839 7777 ext. 8061
Fax: +84 28 3839 0011
Email: pr@hcm.equatorial.com

Hotel Equatorial Melaka

Tel: +60 6 282 8333 ext. 3310
Fax: +60 6 286 1260
Email: christopher@mel.equatorial.com

Hotel Equatorial Penang

Tel: +60 4 632 7000
Fax: +60 4 632 7100
Email: gillian.tan@pen.equatorial.com

Kampachi Restaurants Sdn. Bhd.

Tel: +60 3 2275 7849
Fax: +60 3 2275 7898
Email: kampachi-marketing@equatorial.com

Fireflyz Magazine – Formerly the iconic Hotel Equatorial, EQ opened earlier this year with 440 luxurious guest rooms and suites, offering spectacular views of the surrounding city from the new 52-storey Equatorial Plaza. EQ’s quality food and beverage offerings bring together old favourites and new additions.

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EQ - Rebirth Of An Icon

August 1, 2019

KL Lifestyle Magazine – Once again joining the dazzling skyline of KL city, the newly reconceived EQ – previously Equatorial – is back in a glossy new skyscraper. What we loved was that you could find touches of Malaysian elements embedded in the hotel’s interior – from subtle songket details to carved copper panels at the lobby, showcasing Malaysian festival activities from the yesteryear panning the wall like a museum piece.

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Redeveloped Hotel Stands Tall In KL

July 29, 2019

The Star Metro – Amid the rapid development that is reshaping the Kuala Lumpur skyline is the brand-new EQ. Those in their 40s and older who grew up in the city will surely remember the site of the former Hotel Equatorial, a well-known landmark in the heart of the Golden Triangle with popular spots such as Blue Moon and Kampachi.

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Luxury City Escapes

July 22, 2019

Going Places by Malaysia Airlines – After closing its doors seven years ago, the former Equatorial Hotel Kuala Lumpur is reborn as EQ, a towering 52-storey gem of luxury in the heart of the city. The new hotel sports a modern and sophisticated look that is reflected in each of its 440 guest rooms and suites, and has numerous venue options for events, conferences and conference meetings alike.

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At Kampachi EQ, The Knives Are Always Sharp Enough To Slice, Dice And Amaze The Diner

July 22, 2019

Robb Report Malaysia – A certain calmness settles over the long, elegant dining counter of fine-grained wood as Chef Yusuke Ishigami begins preparations for the first of our seven-course kappou menu (from RM500 per person) at Kampachi EQ. Knives are laid out and sharpened, a pot of fish head stock bubbles on a hob, and a log of bamboo charcoal salt waits to be grated as we prepare for action to commence.

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Kampachi EQ Reopens With An Omakase Experience

July 19, 2019

Prestige Online – “I’ll leave it up to you.” That’s exactly what ‘omakase’ translates to, a term we hear a lot of in Japanese fine dining. It’s a win-win situation for both chef and customer; the chef gets to flex his creativity and the customer gets to sit back and enjoy a quintessential dining experience.

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5 New Five-Star Hotels in Kuala Lumpur That Are Primed To Pamper

July 19, 2019

South China Morning Post – Seven years after Hotel Equatorial’s closure for a complete rebuild, the iconic five-star hotel finally reopened in April – and it was worth every second of the wait. Returning with a new sophisticated name and a sleek tower to match, EQ enters a new era of excellence while staying true to its ethos of offering guests exceptional hospitality with heart.

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Out With The Old, In With The New EQ Hotel

July 19, 2019

The Malaysian Reserve – A famous Belgian designer once said — when you get into a hotel room and lock the door, there is secrecy, luxury, comfort. There is reassurance. It is in the finest details of every surface, every smile and quality of the people within the building that make the difference. A night at an iconic hotel like the EQ Hotel is a pleasantly impressive affair.

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A Star Is Reborn

July 1, 2019

DestinAsian – It has been seven years since the closure and demolition of Kuala Lumpur’s beloved Hotel Equatorial, once a byword for ’70s glamour. Now, a new, rebranded incarnation stands in the same prime location on Jalan Sultan Ismail – EQ, a 52-story property with a modern and sophisticated persona.

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Savour Scrumptious Cuisines From Around The World

June 28, 2019

Embark on a delectable culinary adventure around the globe with the World of Flavours Buffet Dinner at Hotel Equatorial Penang’s nada lama (HAPA Award 2018) every Saturday.

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Photo credit: The Star Online

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