Malaysian PM welcomes pandas loaned by China to new homes

Two giant pandas on loan from China are said to be adjusting to their new home at a zoo in the Malaysian city of Selango.

The conservation complex has been formally opened by Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak.

"We thank the People's Republic of China for the confidence given to us in placing Fu Wah and Feng Yi in our care at Zoo Negara."

The two pandas have also been given new local names as Sing Sing and Liang Liang.

The pandas arrived in Malaysia in May following a delay due to the missing of Malaysian Airlines flight MH370.

The pandas are on a 10-year loan to commemorate the 40th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries.

Public viewing of the pandas will begin on Friday.