A naming ceremony held for the panda “Sheng Yi” in Malaysia

The third locally bred giant panda cub born in May last year in Malaysia is officially named “Sheng Yi” with a naming ceremony held in Malaysia. Meanwhile, it means Sheng Yi means “peaceful and friendship”, the name also indicates the wish of the Malaysian government in strengthening its diplomatic ties with China, according to Malaysian Energy and Natural Resources Minister Takiyuddin Hassan. Hassan also witnessed the naming ceremony with Chinese Ambassador to Malaysia Ouyang Yujing at the Giant Panda Conservation Centre of Zoo Negara. “The Malaysia government hopes that Sheng Yi could help enhance and improve the established relationship between Malaysia and China,” Hassan said. Also, Sheng Yi made a grand appearance to the public with her mother Liang Liang for the naming ceremony and enjoyed a sumptuous fresh bamboo feast. The panda Sheng Yi has shown great interest and excitement in the banner with her name on it. Currently weighing around 27 kg and in healthy physical condition, the giant panda cub started to meet the public in December 2021.