Malaysian singer and songwriter Aina Abdul will represent Malaysia at the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 — Malaysian singer and songwriter Aina Abdul will represent Malaysia in the inaugural Eurovis...
KUALA LUMPUR, August 16 — Malaysian singer and songwriter Aina Abdul has been selected to represent her country at the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia, scheduled for November 14, 2026, in Bangkok, Thailand. This announcement came during AJL: Anugerah Juara Lagu 40 (AJL 40), Malaysia's 40th annual song competition held at Unifi Arena in Bukit Jalil on August 15.
Aina won the Best Performance Award at this year's AJL, earning RM12,000 and also receiving the Anugerah IKON Artis Pilihan Shopee. The singer's performance in the AJL 40 event received significant attention from audiences due to her elaborate stage presentation, including a dramatic volcano-themed show. Speaking after the event, Aina expressed that being chosen to represent Malaysia felt like her real victory of the night.
Reflecting on her experience and desire to perform internationally, she hopes to raise Malaysia's name through her musical talent.
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