KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian singer Aina Abdul stands a strong chance of winning the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026 in Bangkok on Saturday, Malaysia's five-member jury panel said.
However, they warned she faces stiff competition, particularly from South Korea, Thailand, the Philippines, Bangladesh and Nepal.
Chief Malaysian juror, composer and producer AG Coco said a winner must deliver a memorable performance that stands out.
"Aina always steps up and does better each time, and that means her chances of winning the contest are really good," he said.
