How Jack Lim went from school dropout to award-winning entertainer


Jack Lim dropped out of school when he was 15 in pursuit of his creative endeavours. Photo: LOW LAY PHON/The Star

Ask Jack Lim what his biggest achievement in his longtime career as a radio announcer and actor is, he won’t flaunt his monthly six-figure income or any other material achievements.

Instead, he takes pride in being the go-to confidant for his friends whenever they face troubles.

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