(Comprehensive News) The 10 -year rental period of the two giant pandas "Xingxing" and "Beauty" of China leased to Malaysia in China expired in May this year.Hope to extend the deadline and let the two giant pandas stay in the Kuala Lumpur National Zoo.
Anwar Saturday (January 27) said at the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the National Zoo: "The deadline for returning Grand Panda will be almost here.Whether the giant panda lives in the horse. "
He pointed out that Malaysian -China relations have always been friendly, and I believe that China will fully consider and support Malaysia's suggestions.
Anwar is also the Minister of Finance.He said that although the cost of breeding giant pandas is not cheap, giant panda as the main selling point of the zoo has offset the cost of this area."Many people want to see giant pandas in the zoo. This is my consideration, because for many people, this is the only opportunity to see giant pandas ... Not everyone has conditions to go abroad to see giant pandas."
This year is the 50th anniversary of Malaysia's Council, and the 10th year when two giant pandas live in Malaysia.On May 21, 2014, China leased female giant pandas and male panda Xingxing to Malaysia for 10 years as part of the 40th anniversary of Malaysia and China.
During the period of living in Malaysia, Liang Liang gave birth to the three female cubs of "warm warmth", "friendship" and "friendship" in 2015, 2018 and 2021 respectively.The record with the largest number of breds overseas in overseas.These three giant pandas born in Malaysia have been sent back to China after two years of age.