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EQ Commemorates 50th Anniversary of Iconic Ali-Bugner Heavyweight Bout With Legacy Celebration
Kuala Lumpur, 7 July 2025 — Fifty years ago, boxing legend Joe Bugner made his home at EQ (then Hotel Equatorial) as he prepared for his historic 1975 ‘Fight of a Lifetime’ against Muhammad Ali. Now, as the nation commemorates the golden anniversary of that legendary bout, EQ invites you to step back in time. Throughout July 2025, guests can immerse themselves in this storied past at Étoile, enjoying a specially replicated 1975 menu and daily screenings of the captivating heavyweight showdown at 6PM. Join us as we honour EQ’s unique role in one of Malaysia’s most iconic sporting moments.
Book a table at Étoile to watch the match and to taste the menu!
EQ Introduces Celestial Treasures 2025 – A Moonlit Celebration of Taste and Tradition
Kuala Lumpur, 2 July 2025 — As the full moon rises this Mid-Autumn Festival, EQ invites guests to mark the season with Celestial Treasures 2025 — a mooncake collection that reflects the spirit of tradition, the joy of reunion and the refinement of a gift well given. Timeless yet contemporary, this year’s offering is a celebration of artistry, emotion and cultural memory, encapsulated in a series of beautifully presented gift sets designed to delight and impress.
Master Of Meat, Chef Natsasi Noo-In Will Bring Her Brand Of Tantalising Fusion To Nipah And Étoile
Kuala Lumpur, 24 June 2025 — EQ will play host to meat maestro and Thai chef Natsasi Noo-in, Chef Natt, from 25 to 29 June 2025 in an exclusive collaboration with Meat and Livestock Australia, which will see the renowned Lady Butcher presenting her brand of tantalising fusion cuisine at both Nipah and Étoile. Chef Natt is Meat and Livestock Australia’s beef ambassador and Thailand’s best-known sustainable meat pioneer. During her five-day guest residency, she will showcase her butchery expertise and mastery of meat with special menu items at Nipah and a one-day guest stint at Étoile.