Malaysian singer-songwriter Aina Abdul places fourth at inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia with ‘Bluest Sky’

Malaysian singer-songwriter Aina Abdul claimed the fourth place at the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia, performing her song "Bluest Sky" on November 15 in Bangkok, Thailand. She received a total of 152 points, consisting of 82 from a professional jury and 70 from the public vote. The Philippines' Carmelle emerged as the winner with 211 points, followed by Thailand's Mang x Daou with 170 points and Vietnam's Tóc Tiên with 164 points.

Aina's performance was notable for its visual symbolism, centered on water to represent sadness and emotions kept inside. The stage featured a giant water-drop-shaped prop, LED visuals, and a turquoise blue costume by Malaysian fashion designer Melinda Looi. Aina concluded her performance with a message of hope for the audience in Thailand, "Assalamualaikum Thailand, may you find your Bluest Sky in your life."

Despite finishing outside the top three, Aina earned widespread support from Malaysians, who congratulated her for her performance on TV3's Instagram page. Despite her fourth-place finish, Aina's appearance at the international competition marked a significant milestone in her career. She had previously won the Best Performance award at the 40th Anugerah Juara Lagu (AJL40) and was selected to represent Malaysia at Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026.