Aina Abdul apologises to fans after fourth place at Eurovision Asia
The Malaysian singer earned 152 points with her own ballad, Bluest Sky, while the Philippines' Carmelle won with 211 points.
Malaysia's Aina Abdul offered fans an apology after placing fourth at the Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026 in Bangkok. Performing Bluest Sky, a ballad she wrote, she received 152 points in a competition against 10 other Asian entrants. Carmelle of the Philippines won with 211 points.
In an interview shared through TV3's official Threads account, Aina acknowledged that Malaysians had wanted her to win. She said she and her team had done their best, and described taking part as one of her most valuable career experiences, offering lessons she could only learn personally.
Aina briefly stopped to regain her composure during the interview. She explained that her tears reflected the release of emotions after the contest rather than a loss of resolve, adding that she expected to feel better after some time.
She thanked her team for their support throughout the competition and said their bond, alongside encouragement from fans, outweighed the result. Aina also said she looked forward to meeting supporters again through forthcoming concerts and new projects.
