#SHOWBIZ: Jurors: 'Aina can win Eurovision Asia, but competition will be tough'
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian singer Aina Abdul stands a strong chance of winning the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026 in Bangkok on Saturday, Malaysia's five-member jury panel said.
Malaysian singer Aina Abdul is seen as a frontrunner for the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026 in Bangkok, according to the country's five-member jury panel. However, they caution that the competition will be fierce, especially from South Korea, Thailand, the Philippines, Bangladesh, and Nepal. Chief juror AG Coco emphasizes that a winner needs to deliver a memorable and standout performance.
Aina, a singer-songwriter who consistently sets benchmarks in local entertainment, has an excellent chance of winning with her strong song, Bluest Sky. Fellow juror Justin Seow notes that Aina must match up against talented entrants from the Philippines and Nepal, making the competition tough. Concert promoter Iman Tang is confident in Aina's chances, calling her a "rock-solid" competitor with a great chance of winning.
Other optimistic observers, including commercial director Bobby Husaini, share similar views, praising Aina's originality and superb vocals. Despite the high expectations, Aina remains humble, acknowledging that even if she doesn't win, she will help elevate Malaysian music on the world stage.
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