Second Malaysia-born giant panda named 'Yi Yi'
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The second giant panda cub born in Malaysia was named "Yi Yi" on August 1, 2019. /VCG Photo

The second giant panda cub born in Malaysia was named "Yi Yi" on August 1, 2019. /VCG Photo

The 19-month-old panda cub was born to parents Liang Liang and Xing Xing, who were borrowed on loan by Malaysia from China in 2014. /VCG Photo

The 19-month-old panda cub was born to parents Liang Liang and Xing Xing, who were borrowed on loan by Malaysia from China in 2014. /VCG Photo

The name, which means "friendship" in Chinese, was announced by Malaysia's Water, Land and Natural Resources Minister Dr. Xavier Jayakumar at the Zoo Negara in Kuala Lumpur. /VCG Photo

The name, which means "friendship" in Chinese, was announced by Malaysia's Water, Land and Natural Resources Minister Dr. Xavier Jayakumar at the Zoo Negara in Kuala Lumpur. /VCG Photo

He said the name was selected to recognize the four-decade-long friendship between Malaysia and China. He added that he hoped the friendship between the two countries could be enhanced not only "economically" but also "diplomatically." /VCG Photo

He said the name was selected to recognize the four-decade-long friendship between Malaysia and China. He added that he hoped the friendship between the two countries could be enhanced not only "economically" but also "diplomatically." /VCG Photo

Yi Yi was born in January last year and weighed 750 grams at the time of birth. Currently, she weighs about 50 kilograms. /VCG Photo

Yi Yi was born in January last year and weighed 750 grams at the time of birth. Currently, she weighs about 50 kilograms. /VCG Photo