Celebrate New Year’s in Kuala Lumpur: Dinners, Parties, and Brunches

By Marlieke Kemp-Janssen

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Looking for where to celebrate New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day in Kuala Lumpur? Whether you’re after a festive buffet, a rooftop countdown, or a laid-back brunch the next morning, this guide rounds up the best hotel events to ring in 2026.

This year we’re celebrating at Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, finally getting a chance to watch the fireworks properly after years of missing them from our ground-floor condo. If you’re also planning to head out, you’ll find a variety of New Year’s Eve dinners, countdown parties, and New Year’s Day brunches below — all with confirmed details for 2025.

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We’ll continue updating this list over the next few weeks, so make sure to check back again soon.

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Wrapping Up Your New Year’s Plans

There’s no shortage of ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Kuala Lumpur. Whether you’re heading out for a big dinner, booking a rooftop countdown, heading into town to watch the fireworks, or keeping it relaxed with brunch the next day, the city’s hotels are pulling out all the stops for 2025.

If you’re still in planning mode, check out our round-up of Christmas events and activities in KL, many malls and venues keep their festive setups going right through the New Year.

Wishing you a joyful send-off to 2025 and a great start to the year ahead.

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About Marlieke Kemp-Janssen:

Marlieke is a proud mom of two—a newborn and a five-year-old—and, together with daddy, they love living in and exploring Kuala Lumpur. They’ve been based in KL for the past 3 years and still enjoy discovering new things to do. As well as being the founder of Kuala Lumpur with Kids, Marlieke is a digital marketing consultant who has helped small businesses grow through her company, Aureum Hospitality Advisers.

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