1st LD: New giant panda couple makes public debut in Malaysia

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.

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