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Eurovision Asia 2026: Aina Abdul Closes the Final, but Can Malaysia Vote for Her?
By ExFunCity News Desk · 13 Nov 2026
TL;DR — Eurovision Asia 2026 starts at 9.30 pm MYT on 14 November. See when Aina Abdul performs, where to watch live and how voting works for Malaysian viewers.
Eurovision Asia 2026 goes live from One Bangkok Forum on Saturday, 14 November, at 9.30 pm Malaysian time. Aina Abdul will represent Malaysia with “Bluest Sky” and perform 11th, closing the competition lineup. All 11 entries are scheduled for the grand final, with a separate preview show on Friday, 13 November. Bangkok
Latest Update: Malaysia Names Its Five Jurors
TV3 has revealed Malaysia’s five-member jury ahead of the final, Eurovoix reported on 12 November. Music producer and composer AG Coco chairs the panel. The jurors vote on performances at Friday’s jury show, while public voting opens during Saturday’s live broadcast. So if you see coverage of Friday’s performances, that is a separate event from the televised grand final. Eurovoix
Performance Watch: Why Aina Abdul Goes On Last
At Eurovision Asia 2026, Vietnam’s Tóc Tiên opens the competition, while Aina performs after Nepal’s Pratik Himal Rai. Slot 11 is her place in the running order; the organiser has not given it a separate start time in the running-order announcement. The 9.30 pm listing is for the whole show. Aina’s selection was announced during the 40th edition of Anugerah Juara Lagu, and “Bluest Sky” features both English and Malay lyrics. eurovision.com
Voting Explained: Can Viewers in Malaysia Vote for Aina?
No. Viewers voting from Malaysia cannot vote for Malaysia’s own entry. They can still vote for other eligible songs. The official Eurovision Asia voting page says each user gets eight free votes and must spread their votes across at least three songs. Bangkok
The Eurovision Asia 2026 result is split evenly between juries and the public. Eleven national juries contribute scores, and viewers outside the participating countries are grouped into an additional Rest of the World vote. That group contributes one set of points, rather than a separate set for every country outside the competition. EBU
How to Watch the Final in Malaysia
The official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel will carry the live final. Check the organiser’s viewing guide before the show. If you’re sharing the schedule in a group chat, use 9.30 pm MYT: the organiser also lists 8.30 pm in Bangkok, which is the same start time in a different time zone. Bangkok
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