Malaysians get first glimpse of new giant panda pair

People pose for selfies with giant panda "Xiaoyue" at Zoo Negara in Selangor, Malaysia, on Jan 10, 2026. [Photo/Xinhua]

He also described with amusement how the giant pandas had acquired a taste for the specific kinds of bamboo grown in the state of Negeri Sembilan.

"I was told earlier that the pandas are very particular — they don't just eat any bamboo. They only accept bamboo from Rembau, after trying many types from different places," he said.

Anwar added that the arrival of the two giant pandas from China was in line with the government's values, particularly environmental sustainability and harmony with nature.