Oct 12, 2026 · 42 min · 14 segments
For more information on BFM's SME event, click the link here. A year ago, Tupai came on BFM to talk about Malaysia's maths problem. Since then, the numbers…
Edmund YapGuest
Elaine BoyeHost
Roshan KanesanHost


Only 35% of our 15-year-olds reach basic maths proficiency compared to 65% across OECD countries.

The idea is that maths should be based on understanding concepts and reasoning, not students just getting the answer.

So, given the situation now, is Toopai's AI maths tutoring app more relevant than ever? And if so, how have they been innovating and funding their plans? With me to answer this, I have Toopai's co-founders, Edmund Yap and Andre Sequeira.



Only 35% of our 15-year-olds reach basic maths proficiency compared to 65% across OECD countries.

The idea is that maths should be based on understanding concepts and reasoning, not students just getting the answer.

So, given the situation now, is Toopai's AI maths tutoring app more relevant than ever? And if so, how have they been innovating and funding their plans? With me to answer this, I have Toopai's co-founders, Edmund Yap and Andre Sequeira.
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