BARACK OBAMA, THE 44TH USA PRESIDENT

He became the first black president of the United States of America. For Malaysia to have such a matter to happen, it may not be realized in my lifetime or never ever will happen. Congratulations to him and hopefully he will be the hope of the anticipated miserable year ahead! There will be many challenges he will face apart from the economic turmoil. There are many political turmoils from Africa to Middle East to Asia, be it dictators to extremists to terrorists. Number 4 is not a good number for the Chinese because it resembles death. He has a double 4, which is worse. I hope it is just superstition. I hope he can improve the United States of America's image, which is not very good at this side of the world.