Press & Media
EQ Named Malaysia’s Only Hotel Among Travel + Leisure’s World’s 100 Best Hotels 2026
Kuala Lumpur, 8 July 2026 — EQ has been honoured as the only Malaysian hotel named among the World’s 100 Best Hotels in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2026. Ranked No. 27 Best Hotel in the World and No. 4 City Hotel in Asia, the accolade places the hotel among the world’s most celebrated hotels while making it Malaysia’s highest-ranked hotel in this year’s awards.
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Japan’s KBC News Highlights the Launch of the 47in27 Journey
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 28 May 2026 – Japan’s Kyushu Asahi Broadcasting Co., Ltd. (KBC) recently featured the grand launch of 47in27, a landmark cultural and culinary roadmap. In this news segment, titled “Kyushu Fair at EQ Hotel,” watch the official highlights of the launch event—including a traditional rice-pounding ceremony led by the Japanese Ambassador to Malaysia—as the multi-year journey kicks off by spotlighting the rich culinary heritage of the Kyushu region.
An Odyssey Through Japan Unlike Any Other
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 28 May 2026 – A remarkable cultural tapestry, inviting guests to experience the depth and diversity of Japan’s 47 prefectures, is officially unveiled by Kampachi Restaurants Sdn. Bhd.: known as 47in27, this immersive journey spans all prefectures over 27 months. The landmark ceremony was officiated by His Excellency Noriyuki Shikata, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Malaysia, alongside Kampachi’s Managing Director, Mr Donald Lim and distinguished partners. Spanning 27 months, this visionary initiative extends across the Equatorial Group’s full spectrum of hospitality excellence.