Built by a Singapore parent, the platform uses real-time AI conversation and parent-shared prelim themes to help students practise before the PSLE oral examinations.
SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 21 August 2026 - Articulate Intelligence has launched updated PSLE English and Chinese oral examination practice tools on its AI learning platform, giving students a way to rehearse live oral conversations at home before the national examinations.
The launch comes as AI use becomes increasingly common among primary-school-aged children. National studies found that 82.6 per cent of Singaporean children aged 10 to 13 had used AI tools. With many PSLE candidates already familiar with the technology, the more relevant question is how it supports their learning—whether it simply supplies answers or helps them think and respond independently. This distinction is particularly important in oral examinations, where students must listen, formulate their own responses, elaborate and handle follow-up questions in real time.
Articulate Intelligence's AI Oral Examiner is designed around that real-time pressure. Students first choose English or Chinese, then select a topic from a dropdown menu. The AI examiner then speaks with the student, listens to the answer, and asks follow-up questions based on what was said. If a student freezes, the system can prompt them to expand their answer, but it does not simply hand over a model response.
Ahead of the PSLE oral examinations, the platform has also added practice topics shaped by parent-shared prelim experiences. Parents shared topics their children had encountered, which Articulate Intelligence distilled into broader themes with generated images and questions for students to practise on the platform.
The platform was created by Meng Aun Tan, Founder of Articulate Intelligence, after he struggled to help his own daughter prepare for PSLE oral examinations in 2024. He later shared an early version with parents from a school volunteer group and found that many faced the same difficulty. Today, Articulate Intelligence has close to 500 users, according to company figures, with usage rising around major examination periods.
"Oral exams are not just about knowing a good answer. Students need to think while someone is waiting, respond clearly, and keep going when they are unsure," said Meng Aun Tan, Founder, Articulate Intelligence. "I built this first for my own children because I realised that, as a parent, I could not always give useful oral exam feedback on the spot. The AI should not replace teachers or parents, but it should give students more chances to practise, so that when they meet a real examiner, the experience feels less frightening."
The first topic is available free for users. Other topics require paid credits or a subscription. Beyond PSLE English and Chinese oral practice, Articulate Intelligence also offers AI tools for composition grading, situational writing feedback, O-Level English oral practice, and DSA interview preparation.
Parents, schools, and tuition centres can try the platform or make enquiries at (https://articulate.com.sg).
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About Articulate Intelligence
Articulate Intelligence develops AI-powered education tools for parents, students, schools, and tuition centres. Its platform includes a real-time AI Oral Examiner for English and Chinese oral practice, as well as AI graders for composition and situational writing. Founded by Singapore parent Meng Aun Tan, the company focuses on making personalised practice more accessible while supporting, not replacing, teachers and parents. Learn more at (https://articulate.com.sg).
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First hub in APAC to create 150 high-value jobs till mid-2027 and position Malaysia as a regional base for AI-enabled logistics innovation
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 August 2026 – Global supply chain leader HAVI will open its TechHUB in Kuala Lumpur, one of only four such hubs worldwide and its first in Asia Pacific, cementing Malaysia's role as a strategic centre for digital supply chain innovation across the region.
With its official opening scheduled for November, the Kuala Lumpur TechHUB will bring together regional market insight, digital expertise and local and international talent to develop solutions for Asia-Pacific supply chains, with a focus on AI-driven forecasting, data analytics, automation and IoT-enabled fleet management, supporting more responsive and resilient logistics operations across the region.
The TechHUB has already employed 50 Technology professionals since March 2026 and is expected to grow to 100 employees by year-end, with roles spanning demand forecasting, data analytics, product management, software engineering, cybersecurity, cloud operations and change management.
"Malaysia offers the right combination of technology ambition, multilingual talent and regional connectivity to support the next phase of HAVI's growth in Asia Pacific," said Reto Sahli, Chief Digital & Information Officer HAVI. "Through the Kuala Lumpur TechHUB, we are not only building digital solutions for our customers and operations, but we are also creating opportunities for Malaysian professionals to take on global roles and shape how supply chains evolve across the region."
HAVI's choice of Malaysia reflects the country's digital readiness and the depth of its professional talent base. The hub creates pathways for Malaysian professionals to work on regional and global supply chain challenges, gaining exposure to global best practices while bringing APAC market insights to digital tools built for the realities of fast-moving logistics. Underpinning this, HAVI will establish a talent development programme covering technical upskilling in AI, analytics, automation and cloud-based supply chain systems; functional training in logistics operations; and leadership development for professionals taking on regional and global mandates from Kuala Lumpur.
"What makes the HAVI TechHUB network truly distinctive is how our hubs are designed to work as one seamlessly connected global team," said Daniela Ribeiro, Director of Technology Transformation at HAVI.
"Our Follow the Sun model means that innovation never stops. As our colleagues in Lisbon complete their day, our team in Kuala Lumpur picks up the thread, ensuring continuous progress, uninterrupted delivery and a constant exchange of ideas and expertise across time zones. This is not just an operational model; it reflects who we are as an organisation."
"Supply chain transformation is ultimately about people," added Ribeiro. "Technology can unlock speed, visibility and efficiency, but it is the talent behind these systems that determines how far transformation can go. Our focus in Malaysia is to nurture teams that understand both the technology and the realities of Asia-Pacific markets, so they can build solutions that are relevant, scalable and impactful."
Malaysia's logistics and supply chain sector is entering a period of accelerated transformation. The market is projected to grow from USD29.70 billion in 2025 to USD31.23 billion in 2026, and to reach USD40.11 billion by 2031, driven by sustained e-commerce momentum, supply chain modernisation and rising demand for automation. At the same time, Malaysia's digital economy continues to gain traction, with RM87.4 billion in approved digital investments recorded in 2025 and expected to create more than 31,000 high-value jobs.
The TechHUB was established at an opportune time, reinforcing Kuala Lumpur's standing as a strategic centre for digital supply chain transformation in Asia Pacific and deepening its contribution to Malaysia's broader innovation ecosystem.
Malaysian professionals in software engineering, data analytics, AI, cloud operations, cybersecurity, IoT-enabled systems and product management are invited to join this growing global team, working on real, large-scale challenges from Kuala Lumpur, with access to international projects, world-class peers and meaningful career growth.
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About HAVI
HAVI is a global, privately owned company that makes connections that matter — linking ideas with data, supply with demand, and brands with the people who love them. We deliver end-to-end supply chain excellence through our expertise in freight management, distribution and warehousing, planning and analytics, and waste and recycling. With around 8000 employees across more than 30 markets, HAVI combines deep operational know-how with powerful digital insights to help leading global brands manage their supply chains safely, sustainably, and efficiently. Founded in 1974, HAVI today supports customers across Europe, Asia, and North America, delivering more than two million orders each year. For more information, visit havi.com
About HAVI TechHUB
The HAVI TechHUB is a global innovation network focused on building the digital capabilities that power modern supply chains. With HUBs in Chicago, Krakow, Lisbon and now in Kuala Lumpur, we develop solutions in data analytics, digital engineering, automation and AI to support HAVI and its customers worldwide. HAVI TechHUBs operate as a connected global ecosystem of technology centers, enabling continuous collaboration across time zones. This network accelerates innovation, strengthens resilience and ensures consistent delivery of high-impact solutions around the world.
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Reto Sahli, Chief Digital & Information Officer HAVI
