Press & Media

Kuala Lumpur, 12 January 2026 – EQ welcomes the return of Golden Phoenix pop-up restaurant, the hotel’s Chinese heritage restaurant revived each Lunar New Year to honour a culinary legacy spanning more than five decades. Once a celebrated icon of the original Hotel Equatorial in the 1970s, Golden Phoenix was renowned for its mastery of classic Cantonese and Szechuan flavours and festive specialities. In present times, it continues to be one of Kuala Lumpur’s most anticipated seasonal dining experiences.

In 2026, the Golden Phoenix restaurant once again presents a renewed menu that honours traditional technique while embracing a contemporary touch. Led by the culinary mastery of Executive Chinese Chef David Yee, the annual Golden Phoenix menus are crafted with precision, artistry, and bespoke touches that define each dish. The menus draw from treasured recipes passed down through generations, highlighting time-honoured preparations such as premium poon choy, double-boiled soups, Hong Kong–style steamed fish, whole traditional roast duck, seafood braises, and its much-loved Golden Phoenix rice cake desserts.

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 18 November 2025 – Sanctum Spa has been recognised by Harper’s BAZAAR Malaysia as one of the Best Hotel Spas in Malaysia 2025, as part of their highly anticipated Wellness Awards.

The prestigious publication highlighted the spa’s offering, describing it as a destination that combines “modern sophistication” with a sanctuary for the mind, body, and soul.

This recognition affirms our commitment to providing a best-in-class wellness experience. We invite you to experience the award-winning journey for yourself. Book your rejuvenating escape at Sanctum Spa today and discover “a true city escape”.

Read the online announcement here.

Kuala Lumpur, 17 November 2025 – Christmas begins at EQ, Kuala Lumpur, with the official lighting up of its magnificent 30-foot Christmas tree. This time-honoured legacy has been in existence since the days of the original Hotel Equatorial, over 50 years ago, and is a cherished tradition in Kuala Lumpur’s Number One City Hotel.

On 17 November 2025, guests gathered in the glittering elegance of the sparkling foyer together with Donald Lim, Chief Executive Officer of Equatorial Group, members of the Lim family, Justin Lee, General Manager of EQ, Anna Lee, General Manager of Sincere Watch Sdn Bhd, Ida Idris-Low, Managing Director of Grand Seiko Asia-Pacific, corporate guests, media, and friends of the hotel for the grand light-up.

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