Agenda Item 11: Civil and Political Rights... Oldest Political Prisoner. "... I come from Southeast Asia, where there is an apparent obsession for breaking records. For example, Malaysia delights in boasting of the highest tower, tallest flagpole, longest serving Prime Minister, most farcical trial, etc etc. Unfortunately in Burma, the military regime has so impoverished the country they cannot afford to build gigantic structures. Instead, they aspire to the record of having the oldest political prisoner. I am of course referring to Dr U Saw Mra Aung, elected Member of Parliament for Mrauk-U (1) constituency [in Arakan State]..."