{
  "id": 18090983,
  "title": "#SHOWBIZ: Aina Abdul to close inaugural Eurovision Asia in Bangkok with 'Bluest Sky'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/showbiz-aina-abdul-to-close-inaugural-eurovision-asia-in-bangkok-with",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T07:45:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2026/11/1570625/showbiz-aina-abdul-close-inaugural-eurovision-asia-bangkok-bluest"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR - Renowned Malaysian singer Aina Abdul has been chosen to close the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026, scheduled for November 14 at One Bangkok Forum in Thailand. The Malaysian vocalist will perform her entry song, Bluest Sky. This year's regional contest will feature acts from 11 Asian countries, with Vietnam's Tóc Tiên opening the show with Em Tiên. Other participating nations include Cambodia, Laos, Mongolia, Bhutan, the Philippines, Bangladesh, Thailand, and South Korea. The second half of the show will feature performances from the Philippines, Bangladesh, Thailand, and South Korea. Aina Abdul's Bluest Sky, co-written with producer Mac Chew, represents Malaysia's entry in this significant event. The singer's performance has generated excitement among local fans, who speculate she may have special surprises in store for her regional presentation. Malaysian viewers can watch the Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026 live on TV3 and stream it via Tonton on November 14 at 9:30pm.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Vocal powerhouse Aina Abdul has landed the coveted closing spot at the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026, set to take place on Nov 14 at the One Bangkok Forum in Thailand.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}