By Leslie Koh & Wong Mei Ling

THE promise of change, coupled with Mr Barack Obama's youth and energy, gave Singaporeans reason to cheer, with many welcoming his historic win.

Mr Obama, they said, showed that young people could make a difference and overcome obstacles such as race.

'This is indeed a historic moment for the minorities in America,' said undergraduate Poh Lip Hang, 23. 'Obama's victory proves...it is possible that one can 'live and dream' the American Dream.'

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