Kuala lumpur: A pair of giant pandas from China, Chen Xing (male) and Xiao Yue (female), arrived safely at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) at 8.30 pm tonight. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) announced that the pandas will be transported to the Giant Panda Conservation Centre at Zoo Negara, which has been upgraded to ensure a conducive, safe, and comfortable environment for the pandas.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Chen Xing and Xiao Yue will undergo a mandatory one-month quarantine under the close supervision of an experienced team of veterinarians and keepers before being introduced to the public. This procedure is crucial to ensure the health and well-being of the pandas as they acclimate to their new surroundings.

The ministry highlighted that the arrival of the giant pandas symbolizes the integrity and enduring friendship between Malaysia and China. Malaysia continues the International Giant Panda Conservation Cooperation Project with China through the signing of a new agreement on April 16, which coincided with the state visit of China's president to Malaysia. This agreement allows Malaysia to receive a new pair of younger giant pandas for the period from 2025 to 2035.

Previously, through a similar cooperation, Malaysia received the giant panda pair Fu Wa and Feng Yi in 2012. These pandas were returned to China on May 18, 2025, marking the end of their stay in Malaysia.