The participation of Malaysia in the ABU TV Song Festival has occurred six times since the inaugural ABU TV Song Festival began in

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. Since their début in 2012, the Malaysian entry has been organised by the national broadcaster

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(RTM).

History

RTM is one of the founder members in the ABU TV Song Festivals, having participated in the very first

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Withdrawal

On 2 June 2014,

(RTM) announced that Malaysia withdrew from the

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, for a year-break.

Return

On 19 August 2015 it was announced that Malaysia would be one of 14 countries participating in the 2015 ABU TV Song Festival in

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. On 13 September it was revealed that Malaysia would be represented by Ernie Zakri, three days later on 13 September Ernie's song was announced as "Dialah di Hati".

Participation overview

: ''Did not compete or was relegated''

References

{{ABU TV Song Festival Countries at the ABU Song Festival