A A new pair of giant pandas will soon be joining Zoo Negara. Kuala Lumpur. The arrival of the giant pandas marks a new phase in cooperation between Malaysia and China for the protection of endangered species. The arrival, expected in mid-November, was confirmed by Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability, Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii.
Two new giant pandas arrive in Malaysia: the transfer and the arrival date.
The transfer is taking place under the Giant Panda Loan Program, a ten-year collaborative project renewed last April during the official visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping. Under the new agreement, Malaysia will host two young giant pandas from 2025 to 2035, continuing the joint commitment to the conservation of this species, a symbol of Chinese diplomacy.
During the session of the Dewan Rakyat, the lower house of the Malaysian Parliament, Huang emphasized that the agreement strengthens not only diplomatic ties between the two countries, but also joint research into panda reproduction and welfare.
The first panda couple to arrive in 2014—Xing Xing and Liang Liang, formerly known as Fu Wa and Feng Yi—returned to China on May 18, after eleven years of residence and great public acclaim. The two animals were the protagonists of a major environmental awareness initiative, becoming symbols of the deep friendship between Kuala Lumpur and Beijing.
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The new giant panda couple
The new pair, whose identity will be revealed in the coming days, will be officially welcomed at Zoo Negara, where Malaysian and Chinese experts will resume scientific studies on their diet, habitat, and reproductive behavior. According to Huang, "the continued presence of giant pandas in Malaysia represents a cultural and environmental bridge between our countries, strengthening our role in the global conservation of protected species.".
With this new chapter in panda diplomacy, Malaysia reaffirms its commitment to biodiversity and sustainable tourism. This will further consolidate its position as a leading center for environmental cooperation in Southeast Asia.