Mind Your Business: Are students really learning or just memorising?

Published on 6 Apr 2026
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Singapore’s education system is known for its rigour and results, but it has also raised questions about whether students are truly learning or simply preparing for exams. As tuition becomes increasingly common, some educators are rethinking how learning should take place.

In this episode of Mind Your Business, Wei Yi Lim, co-founder of Study Room, joins The Breakfast Show to share his journey from finance journalism to building an alternative education model, how he balances educational philosophy with business realities, and what it takes to create a meaningful learning experience in today’s system.

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