KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 — Malaysian singer Aina Abdul is set to take the final spotlight at the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026, with her song Bluest Sky securing the closing performance slot.
The singer will be the 11th and final act to take the stage when the competition makes its debut at One Bangkok Forum in Bangkok, Thailand, on Saturday, November 14.
The official running order, announced on October 29, places Malaysia last in a line-up featuring artists from 11 countries across Asia.
Aina will perform after Nepal’s Pratik Himal Rai, bringing the curtain down on a night of performances spanning pop, R&B, ballads, folk and traditional music.
Vietnam’s Tóc Tiên will kick off the show with EM TIÊN, followed by acts from Cambodia, Laos, Mongolia, Bhutan, the Philippines, Bangladesh, Thailand, South Korea and Nepal.
The complete running order is as follows:
- Vietnam: Tóc Tiên — EM TIÊN
- Cambodia: Monetrey — I Let You Go
- Laos: Thinla — BAE
- Mongolia: Beck — Chamguigeer (Without You)
- Bhutan: Nyendra — Lhayi Semo
- Philippines: CARMELLE — Sobra-Sobra
- Bangladesh: Beatmosphere — Tumi Ele
- Thailand: MANG x DAOU — Aroma
- South Korea: JUNHEE — DEEP DIVE
- Nepal: Pratik Himal Rai — Ananta Maya
- Malaysia: Aina Abdul — Bluest Sky
The inaugural contest brings together solo performers, duos and groups, including a cappella and beatboxing acts, in a showcase of the region’s musical diversity.
Aina’s closing slot has already sparked excitement among Malaysian fans on social media, with some seeing it as a fitting opportunity for the singer to make a lasting impression.
“Save the best for the last.
“Aina Abdul of Malaysia,” one user commented.
Another social media user pointed to the growing online buzz surrounding Aina and Bluest Sky ahead of the competition.
The song, co-written by Aina and Malaysian music producer Mac Chew, will be Malaysia’s entry in the first Asian edition of the long-running Eurovision franchise.
Whether Aina has any surprises planned for her closing performance remains to be seen, adding to the anticipation as she prepares to represent Malaysia on the regional stage.
Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026 will be broadcast live on TV3 and streamed on Tonton on Saturday, November 14, at 9.30pm Malaysian time.
