Here’s a recent listing by Forbes: Asia’s 15 Youngest Billionaires.

Just like the recently wrapped up Beijing Olympics, the list is dominated by the Chinese, followed by India. The one and only entry from South Korea is ranked last in the Top 15 list.

Unfortunately, there’s a total absence of South East Asia entries. Whatever happened to the ASEAN initiative?

To quote the ASEAN Declaration…

The ASEAN Declaration states that the aims and purposes of the Association are:

(1) to accelerate economic growth, social progress and cultural development in the region and

(2) to promote regional peace and stability through abiding respect for justice and the rule of law in the relationship among countries in the region and adherence to the principles of the United Nations Charter

Ahem…look at Myanmar and their practice (or malpractice) of human rights (free registration).

Look at Thailand and their current state of affairs. Manipulated democracy or just pure power-craze?

Philiphines has their own MILF (not the married ones) to take care of.

Let’s not look too far, and zoom back on our own beloved homeland- Malaysia. We are not faring very well either in our political arena, with a potential of the ruling party being toppled this coming 16th September. It can either be viewed as an opportunity for a real change or it could just be a harbinger of chaos, which could just bring the entire nation down to their knees, while the Brits go, “I told you so.”

While ASEAN’s politicians are struggling to redefine their identities, recovering from internal conflicts and struggling with their addiction with power, the 2 major powers of the world is making leaps and bounds ahead of everyone in the game.

Interestingly, our 33-year old MP from Rembau, dubbed the World Richest Unemployed, didn’t manage to squeeze into the list above.

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