Giant panda "Xiaoyue" is pictured at Zoo Negara in Selangor, Malaysia, on Jan. 10, 2026. China's giant pandas "Chenxing" and "Xiaoyue," currently on loan to Malaysia, officially met the public here on Saturday.(Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) -- China's giant pandas "Chenxing" and "Xiaoyue," currently on loan to Malaysia, officially met the public here on Saturday.

In a ceremony marking the historic event at the Giant Panda Conservation Center (GPC) at Zoo Negara, the country's national zoo, the couple finally met eager onlookers following their quarantine and acclimatization.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim was the guest of honor, joined by other top officials as well as the Chinese Ambassador to Malaysia Ouyang Yujing. ■

Giant panda "Xiaoyue" is pictured at Zoo Negara in Selangor, Malaysia, on Jan. 10, 2026. China's giant pandas "Chenxing" and "Xiaoyue," currently on loan to Malaysia, officially met the public here on Saturday.(Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim speaks to the media at Zoo Negara in Selangor, Malaysia, on Jan. 10, 2026. China's giant pandas "Chenxing" and "Xiaoyue," currently on loan to Malaysia, officially met the public here on Saturday.(Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)

A family poses for photos with panda-themed decorations at Zoo Negara in Selangor, Malaysia, on Jan. 10, 2026. China's giant pandas "Chenxing" and "Xiaoyue," currently on loan to Malaysia, officially met the public here on Saturday.(Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)

Giant panda "Chenxing" is pictured at Zoo Negara in Selangor, Malaysia, on Jan. 10, 2026. China's giant pandas "Chenxing" and "Xiaoyue," currently on loan to Malaysia, officially met the public here on Saturday.(Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)

People view giant panda "Chenxing" at Zoo Negara in Selangor, Malaysia, on Jan. 10, 2026. China's giant pandas "Chenxing" and "Xiaoyue," currently on loan to Malaysia, officially met the public here on Saturday.(Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)

People view giant panda "Chenxing" at Zoo Negara in Selangor, Malaysia, on Jan. 10, 2026. China's giant pandas "Chenxing" and "Xiaoyue," currently on loan to Malaysia, officially met the public here on Saturday.(Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)

Giant panda "Xiaoyue" is pictured at Zoo Negara in Selangor, Malaysia, on Jan. 10, 2026. China's giant pandas "Chenxing" and "Xiaoyue," currently on loan to Malaysia, officially met the public here on Saturday.(Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)

People pose for selfies with giant panda "Xiaoyue" at Zoo Negara in Selangor, Malaysia, on Jan. 10, 2026. China's giant pandas "Chenxing" and "Xiaoyue," currently on loan to Malaysia, officially met the public here on Saturday.(Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)