The Red Ribbon Gala 2006 is Back and Better Than Ever!

The Malaysian AIDS Foundation’s (MAF) most celebrated biennial charity gala – the Red Ribbon Gala is back!  Held for the fifth time since its introduction in 1996, the Red Ribbon Gala, will be held on Sunday, 5 November 2006 at Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur and will be graced by YAB Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak, Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia and the Patron of MAF YABhg Datin Paduka Seri Rosmah Mansor.

Traditionally a much-anticipated, high profile and prestigious event, this year’s Red Ribbon Gala has an even more exciting programme lined up with a special show by Malaysian-born international designer Bernard Chandran, who has made a mark in Europe in 2004 with the opening of his store in London and the launch of his very first highly acclaimed Autumn/Winter 2006 Ready-to-Wear collection during the London Fashion Week earlier this year. 

Themed ‘Fire and Ice’, the special show will witness famous socialites and their daughters taking to the catwalk strutting their stuff in Bernard Chandran’s creations and stunning jewellery by Chopard.  Guests are set to be dazzled by some outstanding one-of-a kind jewellery pieces, flown in especially for the Red Ribbon Gala by Chopard.

The evening’s auction will also feature some plush, luxury items including a stunning men’s watch worth RM40,240 and a ladies’ diamond pendant worth RM56,230 donated by Chopard.

The MAF and MAC will also be presenting the Dr. Siti Hasmah Award (DSHA) 2006 and the DaimlerChrysler Red Ribbon Media Awards (RRMA) at the Gala.  The prestigious Dr. Siti Hasmah Award is presented to an individual or organization in recognition of their outstanding contributions in challenging the negative impact of HIV/AIDS in Malaysia, whilst the RRMA, sponsored by DaimlerChrysler Malaysia, recognizes media professionals for giving an exceptional contribution to society by writing, reporting and producing programmes on HIV and AIDS in a manner that raises awareness, combats stigma and gives hope and solidarity to people living with HIV/AIDS.  DaimlerChrysler Malaysia will also be sponsoring a 10-day field trip to South Africa for this year’s DCRRMA winners.