Overview
AI-powered education app improving student performance in Southeast Asia
Highlights
1m
Registered users, with 125,000 active learners
90%
Of users show improved scores within two months
92%
Independent pilot with Malaysia’s Ministry of Education found 92% of users improved academically (vs. 15% in the control group)
The problem
In Malaysia and Southeast Asia, students face large class sizes, exam-driven teaching, and limited individual feedback. Rural and underprivileged learners are particularly disadvantaged, lacking access to quality teachers and materials — contributing to poor outcomes and disengagement from education.
The solution
Pandai is an edtech app offering curriculum-aligned lessons, quizzes, live tutoring, and gamified features that keep learners engaged. Its AI tools personalise learning, while parents and teachers access dedicated versions for tracking progress and guiding instruction. Available online and offline, the app is offered free or at low-cost, with subsidised access through schools, NGOs, and government partnerships.
The insight
With strong market leadership in Malaysia and a growing presence in Brunei, Pandai is now preparing for expansion into neighbouring countries. By combining affordable pricing, AI-driven personalisation, and government partnerships, Pandai is positioning itself to scale high-quality learning support across the region.
