New giant panda pair makes public debut in Malaysia
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim attended the event as the guest of honour.
Representational image. Photo: REUTERS/Karen Pulfer Focht
Two giant pandas from China, named Chenxing and Xiaoyue, made their first public appearance in Malaysia today (10 January).
The panda pair, on loan to Malaysia, was formally introduced to visitors during a special ceremony at the Giant Panda Conservation Centre at Zoo Negara, the country's national zoo. The public debut followed a quarantine period and an adjustment phase to their new environment.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim attended the event as the guest of honour, along with senior government officials and Chinese Ambassador to Malaysia Ouyang Yujing.
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