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Tupai offers free AI maths apps for SPM season after one in five candidates failed mathematics last year

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AI Teacher’s new Tupai 2.0 and Tupai Parent apps, launched 19 September, are now on Google Play; promo code TUPAIFOR2 unlocks two months free for every family, redeemable until 31 October.

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — With SPM written papers eight weeks away, Malaysian education technology company Tupai (AI Teacher Sdn Bhd) is making its AI mathematics tutoring apps free to every student and family through the year-end examination season.

This move is a response to a difficult year for Malaysian mathematics. The SPM 2025 Examination Results Analysis Report found that 21.7% of candidates — more than one in five — did not pass Mathematics, the most commonly failed core subject. The OECD’s PISA 2025 results, published on 8 September, showed Malaysian 15-year-olds’ mathematics score falling 11 points from 2022, the only core domain to decline.

Behind the statistic are two moments Tupai often hears from families. The first belongs to the student: “SPM is in two months — and I haven’t started studying.” The second belongs to the parent: “I only found out my child was struggling with maths months later. I want to help my child progress — I want to be involved — but I haven’t touched the syllabus in twenty years.” Both apps were designed to catch the student in the moment of being stuck and to bring the parent into the picture while there is still time to act.

For the students sitting for SPM from 23rd November, and for every other student facing end-of-year assessments in the same window, these are the weeks in which practice matters more than fresh teaching — the last stretch in which a result can still change. Tupai would rather help every student during this period than hold access back for the ones who can pay.

“SPM students need all the help they can get, and we want to help — that’s why Tupai exists,” said Andre Sequerah, co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Tupai. “Then we thought: if we’re already helping the Form 5 students, it would be great to help everyone else too. So that’s what we’re doing — with a promo code, Tupai is free for everyone who needs it.”

Two apps for every family — how it works

Tupai 2.0 and the new Tupai Parent companion app were launched publicly on 19 September at The Sunway Library by BookXcess, Sunway Square, and are now available on Google Play, alongside the web version at tupai.ai; an iOS release follows later this year.

The student app is built for the moment a child is stuck: photograph any mathematics question and it explains the answer step by step — guiding rather than solving — with follow-up questions in a conversational back-and-forth, quick practice, and a dedicated SPM and exam-preparation module built on trial and past-year papers. Content is curriculum-aligned across KSSR Mathematics (Primary 4 to 6), KSSM Mathematics (Form 1 to 5) and Cambridge IGCSE, in English and Bahasa Malaysia. The Tupai Parent app shows parents which topics their child has mastered and where they are still stuck, and lets them assign practice or work through a topic together — an answer for the parent who wants to be involved.

Backed by results from its school communities

The two apps extend work Tupai already does on the ground. Its Tupai & Friends programme runs after-school peer-learning communities in schools across Peninsular Malaysia — small groups with weekly sessions and trained facilitators, where students explain concepts to one another and turn to the app when the group is stuck. The communities are deployed with the support of corporate foundations; Tupai is a named partner in Yayasan Sime Darby’s YSD SEPAKAT initiative under Belanjawan 2026.

When students sat for assessments this September — the median score across eight communities, 256 students from Kelantan to the Klang Valley, rose from 36.5% to 54% when compared to their mid-term exams, with most communities improving. The figures are Tupai’s own — teacher-administered, not independently audited, and excluding two communities whose programmes had run fewer than four sessions. At one Klang secondary school, the median rose from 38% to 77%.

With that, Tupai is inviting every family to benefit from the new apps ahead of end-of-year assessments and the SPM.

The code — TUPAIFOR2 — unlocks two months of Tupai Premium Family Duo at no cost, redeemable at parent.tupai.ai or via the ‘Tupai Parent’ app on Google Play store, until 31st October 2026. It is open to everyone, with no sponsor, school or eligibility requirement, and a code redeemed at the end of October carries a family past the final SPM paper in mid-December.

About Tupai

Tupai is the brand name of AI Teacher Sdn Bhd (1523223-M), a Malaysian education technology company building AI-powered mathematics learning solutions for Malaysian students alongside Tupai & Friends, its after-school peer-learning community programme. Its tools align with the KSSR, KSSM and Cambridge IGCSE mathematics curricula and are used by students, schools, and corporate foundation programmes across Malaysia.

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JustMarkets Explores What CFD Traders May Consider When Trading Volatility-Based Instruments

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HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — JustMarkets, a multi-asset CFD broker, has released an analysis of volatility-based instruments and the practical factors CFD traders may consider before trading them. According to the analysis, without volatility there may be little room for short-term trading — one of the reasons volatility-based instruments may attract attention from CFD traders seeking markets with distinct price behavior.

Unlike conventional assets, which can experience price fluctuations triggered by economic data releases, companies’ financial performance, central bank actions, or geopolitical events, volatility-based instruments may be constructed around specific market behavior.

What May Draw the Attention of Active CFD Traders

JustMarkets notes that exposure to price movement is the first factor.

Conventional markets experience calm and volatility based on liquidity, trading sessions, releases, and news. Meanwhile, volatility-based instruments exhibit specific characteristics, relevant for active CFD traders using technical strategies like momentum, breakout, and intraday-range approaches. Another factor is trading availability. Depending on the instrument, volatility-based instruments trade outside conventional exchange hours, giving CFD traders flexibility in timing analysis and trading. However, price movement alone does not mean improved conditions.

Increased Volatility Brings Higher Risk

Volatility can work in both directions. An instrument that can move quickly in a trader’s favor can also move quickly against the position. When trading leveraged CFDs, risk management becomes one of the most important factors.

Leverage allows CFD traders to control larger market exposure with limited margin. However, leverage also increases market exposure, capital volatility, and the potential for losses, and can lead to greater losses during adverse price movements.

Before placing a trade on any CFD instrument, traders should understand its price behavior, spreads, commissions, margin requirements, trading hours, overnight costs, and other factors.

JustMarkets notes that the key question before making a trading decision is not “Is this instrument volatile?” but rather “Does this kind of volatility fit my trading and risk management strategy?”

What to Check Before Trading

Before choosing a volatility-based CFD, traders may consider several practical factors:

Price behavior: how quickly and how often the instrument moves.Trading costs: spreads, commissions, and potential overnight charges.Leverage and margin: how much market exposure the position creates.Trading hours: when the instrument is available for trading.Risk tolerance: whether the instrument’s volatility aligns with the trader’s strategy and acceptable level of risk.

Shifting Focus to Market Behavior

For active CFD traders, an instrument’s price behavior may be just as important as the asset class it belongs to.

Depending on their strategy, scalpers may focus more on short-term price movements, spreads, and execution, while day traders may pay closer attention to intraday volatility and trading costs. Swing traders, meanwhile, may also consider how price behavior develops over a longer holding period, as well as potential overnight costs.

The same principle applies to the CFD markets offered by JustMarkets. CFD traders can choose among CFDs on different types of global markets and assess instruments based on their trading approach.

Volatility-based instruments may offer CFD traders more trading opportunities, but they also carry higher risk. Volatility should never be seen as a shortcut to profits.

For CFD traders, understanding an instrument’s price behavior and how it aligns with their trading strategy comes first.

JustMarkets aims to provide a convenient and transparent trading environment for CFD traders.

Risk Warning: 

Trading Forex and CFDs involves significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. 

 

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TECO Showcases Integrated Modular Data Center Solutions in Singapore, Targeting Southeast Asia’s AI Infrastructure Opportunities

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SINGAPORE, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — TECO Electric & Machinery Co., Ltd. (TWSE: 1504), together with its subsidiary TECOBAR, made its debut at Data Center World Singapore today (29th), showcasing its integrated one-stop capabilities in data center power systems and Modular Data Centers (MDCs) as it expands into Southeast Asia’s AI infrastructure market. TECO President Fei-Yuan Kao stated, “As global competition for AI computing power intensifies, deployment speed and power supply stability have become critical to competitiveness. With more than 20 years of experience in data center infrastructure and cumulative contracted project capacity totaling nearly 1 GW, TECO integrates electromechanical systems, power systems, engineering, and modular prefabrication capabilities to help global customers accelerate AI data center deployment, bring computing capacity online sooner, and shorten time to commercial operation.”

Five Core MDC Modules Accelerate AI Data Center Deployment
The exhibition focuses on TECO’s one-stop Modular Data Center delivery capabilities, featuring five core modules: IT systems, cooling systems, power systems, generator systems, and energy management and control systems (EMS). It also demonstrates TECO’s full-service capabilities spanning requirements analysis, system design, engineering planning, equipment manufacturing, modular prefabrication, system integration, on-site installation, testing, and handover. TECO is also presenting an ongoing 10 MW Modular Data Center project to illustrate the five core modules, from integrated design and factory prefabrication to on-site installation. Flexibly configured based on customer requirements, site conditions, and reliability tiers, TECO’s MDC solutions reduce construction complexity and project timelines while improving engineering quality and energy efficiency.

Integrating Power Equipment and Local Manufacturing to Strengthen Supply Chain Services
High-performance computing applications continue to increase data center power density, making the safety, reliability, and deployment efficiency of power transmission systems increasingly critical. TECO has integrated the Group’s equipment manufacturing and system integration resources, with its subsidiary TECOBAR showcasing armored and cast-resin busway products. Their high current-carrying capacity, modular design, and rapid deployment capabilities address different AI data center requirements. TECOBAR’s new armored busway plant in Penang, Malaysia, is designed for annual production capacity of 400,000 meters. Its products are certified to international standards including IEC and UL, strengthening TECO’s supply chain service capabilities for data center customers across Southeast Asia and global markets.

About TECO
Founded in 1956, TECO has evolved into a major global business group, with the objective of becoming the key driver in realizing global electrification, intelligence, and green energy. https://www.teco.com.tw/en-us/

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Cambridge English Educational Partners support Malaysian young learners in the age of AI

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SINGAPORE, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) become increasingly important for the next generation, kindergartens and language schools in Malaysia are preparing young learners with strong English communication skills for the future.

Cambridge English Educational Partners support institutions in this journey through a holistic approach to English teaching, learning and assessment. Partner institutions use Cambridge English learning materials, teacher training and teaching qualifications, and globally recognised tests and exams to strengthen teaching standards and help learners develop and prove their English skills.

Jacelyn Tan, Academic Principal at KLC Language Centre, a Cambridge English Educational Partner in Malaysia, explains how the centre prepares young learners for an AI-driven future.

“Unlike traditional language centres in Malaysia, KLC maintains an intentional, high-attention learning environment with ultra-small class sizes. This focused approach of highly personalised teacher guidance and a unique, structured curriculum ensures that young learners rapidly build real-life communication confidence alongside global qualification excellence with Cambridge English.”

Tan Shi Yunn, Deputy Head of Kindergartens at Young’s Kingdom, explains how its network of kindergartens uses Cambridge English resources to support children aged 3 to 6 in their English language journey.

“Our curriculum is structured around thematic learning and hands-on activities that nurture creativity, problem-solving and curiosity. Through guided exploration, children find joy in learning and develop a genuine love for school.

“We focus on holistic development of young learners that balances academic, emotional, social and physical growth.

“Young’s Kingdom’s integration of Cambridge English resources into our curriculum has significantly strengthened the quality of English language teaching and learning. The well-structured materials, assessments and professional development opportunities for our teachers have helped our students build greater confidence, communication skills and academic readiness in English.”

Strong English communication skills will be critical in helping young learners become future-ready. Cambridge English Educational Partners support institutions such as KLC Language Centre and Young’s Kingdom with learning materials, teacher development and globally recognised qualifications to strengthen their English teaching and learning journeys.

KLC Language Centre, Malaysia

Small Class Sizes: KLC’s small classes enable highly personalised guidance through a structured curriculum, helping learners progress through CEFR levels and reach Cambridge assessment milestones in as little as four months.

Real-Life Communication Confidence: Personalised teaching and a structured learning approach help young learners build practical communication confidence alongside internationally recognised qualifications.

“As the first Cambridge English Educational Partner in Malaysia, our long-standing collaboration with Cambridge has helped elevate literacy standards across our branches. By integrating Cambridge English learning frameworks across digital and classroom learning, we have guided tens of thousands of young learners towards recognised qualifications. Cambridge assessments also provide parents with clear, measurable benchmarks of their child’s global English proficiency.”

Jacelyn Tan
Academic Principal

Young’s Kingdom, Malaysia

Young’s Kingdom is a network of private preschools and kindergartens across Johor Bahru, Malaysia, providing holistic education for children aged 3 to 6.

Play-Based Learning
Thematic, hands-on activities develop creativity, problem-solving, curiosity and a love for learning.

Tri-Language Proficiency
Children learn English, Bahasa Melayu and Mandarin, with English as the main communication medium.

Strong Academic Foundation
Core programmes include languages, Mathematics, Science, Jolly Phonics and Cambridge English for 6-year-olds, preparing children for primary school.

“The integration of Cambridge English resources has strengthened our English teaching and learning. Its structured materials, assessments and teacher development help students build confidence, communication skills and academic readiness, while equipping our teachers with internationally aligned teaching practices.”

Teacher Tan Shi Yunn
Deputy Head of Kindergarten

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