PM announces RM5mil allocation for Zoo Negara

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Published on 10 Jan 2026 5:19:47 PM

The government has approved an additional RM5mil for Zoo Negara’s operations and maintenance this year, in recognition of its strong performance as a tourism and environmental education hub.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced the allocation after officiating the introduction of a new giant panda pair, Chen Xing and Xiao Yue, thanking China for the contribution and praising the zoo team’s expertise.

He said talks are ongoing with the Selangor government on possible expansion, taking into account environmental concerns, development pressures and NGO issues over land reserved for the zoo since 1963.

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