Zoo Negara will soon feature its new stars after two giant pandas arrived in Malaysia yesterday (November 18).

The pair, Chen Xing and Xiao Yue, are set to stay in Malaysia for 10 years under the panda conservation agreement signed in April 2025 during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit.

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The programme is the same one that previously brought the earlier pair of pandas, Xing Xing and Liang Liang, to Malaysia before they were sent back to China on 18 May, 2025, after an 11-year stay and three cubs.

According to the Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry, the arrival of the pandas symbolises integrity and enduring friendship between China and Malaysia, as reported by The Star.

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Chen Xing and Xiao Yue have been moved to the Giant Panda Conservation Centre at Zoo Negara, where they will undergo a mandatory one-month quarantine before being introduced to the public.

Chen Xing was born on 19 August, 2020, while Xiao Yue was born on September 29, 2020.

As of now, there has been no announcement regarding public viewing dates for the two pandas, so stay tuned!

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