MEET THE JUDGES 2025
10 judges. 10 years. One shared mission.
To mark a decade of art against AIDS, we have assembled 10 passionate voices who represent the heart of what AAA stands for – courage, creativity, and the power of art to shift perceptions.
Each judge brings a unique lens but shares one purpose: to honour works that brings hope, challenge stigma, and inspire change.
MK Goh
Karex Berhad
Group Chief Executive Officer
Goh Miah Kiat is the Group Chief Executive Officer of Karex Berhad, the world’s largest condom manufacturer. Under his leadership, Karex has undergone a significant transformation – expanding its global manufacturing footprint and making a bold transition into the branded segment of the sexual wellness industry. In 2023, the Group proudly marked its 10th anniversary on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia, a milestone that reflects its growth, innovation, and long-term commitment to public health.
Under his guidance, Karex has grown not just in scale but in purpose – placing greater focus on innovation, meaningful brand development, and reaching end users through thoughtful, inclusive engagement. Today, the Group exports to over 150 countries, supported by a growing portfolio of in-house brands and strategic acquisitions that reflect its mission to make sexual health more accessible and less stigmatised.
Beyond the boardroom, MK is passionate about using business as a platform for positive change. He is the driving force behind Art Against AIDS (AAA) – Karex’s flagship youth-centred CSR initiative that uses creative expression to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and support age-appropriate sexual health education. Named EY Entrepreneur of the Year Malaysia in 2016, MK – often affectionately known as “The Condom King” – and his wife, Jennifer, are avid art collectors who believe deeply in the role of art and conversation in shaping a more open and informed society.
Bingley Sim
CIMB Investment Bank Berhad
Art Collector
Bingley Sim is an avid art collector and long-time supporter of the Malaysian contemporary art scene. He currently serves as Head of Private Client Solutions at CIMB Investment Bank Berhad and brings extensive experience from his roles as an independent director of a listed property developer and a member of the Listing Committee of Bursa Malaysia, and a Board Member of the National Art Gallery Malaysia.
Since beginning his art collection in 2004, Bingley has focused on emerging Malaysian painters and sculptors, championing new talent through both personal patronage and community engagement. He is a founding member of Malaysian Art Friends (2009), has curated numerous exhibitions on local contemporary art, and has been actively involved in various fundraising art initiatives. He served as a Patron for Art Jakarta 2023.
A returning panel judge for Art Against AIDS (AAA), Bingley has contributed his insight and advocacy to the programme for many years. Outside of the arts, he also co-authored How to Run Your Own Restaurant (Kogan Page, UK) in 1994 – a reflection of his lifelong passion for food and hospitality. He is also the founding President of One Piece Club, Malaysia.
Diana Khoo
The Edge Malaysia
Executive Editor
Diana Khoo is an executive editor at The Edge Media Group and oversees Options, its luxury and lifestyle pullout, and its quarterly home and design magazine Haven. The Edge is one of Malaysia’s leading newspapers and is widely acknowledged as its top financial and business weekly. The group also has a Singapore edition of the paper and recently celebrated 30 years in the industry, commemorating the occasion with the release of a new book titled Behind the Stories. And while she and her husband Lyndon would not as date yet call themselves “collectors”, they have begun acquiring a few pieces here and there, with a strong emphasis on buying Malaysian art, naturally.
Datuk Ramli Ibrahim
Sutra Foundation
Chairman
An accomplished ballet, modern and Indian classical dancer, Ramli Ibrahim has performed internationally for over four decades. As the artistic director of Sutra Dance Theatre, he has choreographed stunning works and nurtured some of the brightest dance talents from Malaysia. Since his return to Malaysia nearly forty years ago, he has been instrumental in transforming the dance scene in Malaysia, boldly charting new paths, establishing and elevating odissi and bharatanatyam as widely appreciated dance forms that are part of the rich tapestry of Malaysian Dance. Ramli Ibrahim studied bharatanatyam under Padma Shri Awardee, the late Adyar K Lakshman who was one of the foremost bharatanatyam gurus of his generation. He himself has been honoured with many awards, the most recent being the Sangeet Natak Akademi award (2011), Datukship (2013) and the Padma Shri award (2018) from The Government of India.
To Ramli Ibrahim “Dance is a celebration and liberation of the body, mind and soul.”
Vincent Siow
General Manager, Bangsar Village
Founder & Personal Tailor, Vestio Bespoke
With a career that seamlessly blends creative craftsmanship and commercial strategy, Vincent stands at the intersection of style, precision, and retail innovation. As the General Manager of Bangsar Village, he brings a discerning eye for curation and a deep understanding of evolving consumer lifestyles — drawing on his experience in both retail leasing and bespoke tailoring.
Trained at the London College of Fashion in Fashion Buying and Merchandising, and holding a BA (Hons) in Accounting, Finance and Computing from the University of Kent, his unique background bridges both the artistry and analytics of the fashion industry. This duality informs his approach to everything from tenant mix curation to client wardrobe consultations.
At Vestio Bespoke, Vincent is not just a founder — he is a personal tailor to many, known for crafting elegantly constructed menswear that embodies timeless design, modern confidence, and personal distinction. His philosophy is simple yet enduring: tailoring is not just about clothing, but about character, craft, and how you carry yourself. In every detail, Vincent brings that same philosophy to life — one that celebrates individuality through timeless style.