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Nonagenarians

The death of an influential businessman in Macao-HK-China, Stanley Ho, could potentially destabilize the empire built in last century, amid the deteriorating business in casino, hospitality and tourism sectors due to current pandemic.

Nonetheless, Stanley Ho, who died at 98, is still a legendary nonagenarian in the region.

Another nonagenarian is the property tycoon in Hong Kong, Li Ka-shing who achieves 91 years old now. Once known as the Warren Buffet in Asia, he was the richest person in Hong Kong for 21 years, until he stepped down from his conglomerate.

Looking at the west, Queen Elizabeth II from the UK remains as the symbolic figure for the country. As a queen whose reign has outlasted all other British monarchs and most other world leaders, her monarch could be one of the most pivotal in world history.

Having the same age as the Queen, the two-time Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tun Mahathir does not seem to lose his passion in politic, even at the age of 94. His fighting power to gain back control in parliament is admiring.

As a young generation, if you thought of giving up, please look at how the nonagenarian is fighting against the unfavorable circumstances. Be ashamed of yourself, stand up and try again!

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