‘Love affair’ started with birth of a cub


KUALA LUMPUR: An American couple’s “love affair” with giant pandas first started when they witnessed the birth of a cub via webcam in 2005.

William and Karom Burke from Honolulu, Hawaii, fell in love with the black-and-white ball of fluff named Tai Shan born at the National Zoo in Washington, DC.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Mining bribery case: Court postpones trial of former Sabah reps pending case transfer bid
Nga calls for outcome-based funding to build better cities
LRT3 Shah Alam Line ready for operations by end June after smooth trial runs, says Loke
Finance Ministry detects irregularities in govt procurement tenders
Perak Umno to assist campaign in 13 state seats in Johor, Negri Sembilan
Don’t listen to political campaigns that aim to divide Malaysians, says Anwar
RM350mil allocation for construction, maintenance projects in Johor, says Ahmad Maslan
Kelat separated from Dara, Amoi due to musth, says Taiping Municipal Council
PM announces RM1mil for residents at Bukit Kiara longhouse project
Ahmad Maslan to sit out contesting in Johor elections

Others Also Read