Overview
- Johor’s chief minister asked federal agencies to investigate Network School on July 14 after social media alleged some participants were Israeli citizens entering on second passports.
- The Home Affairs Ministry, Immigration Department, police and customs launched coordinated inquiries to verify identities, visa purposes and the validity of travel documents.
- Immigration officers inspected 266 foreigners from 40 countries and reported valid travel documents while saying further checks into possible misuse of identity or permits are ongoing.
- Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said any confirmed Israeli nationals would be deported immediately and Johor agencies will re-examine licences, building use and land‑use compliance at Forest City.
- The Network School is a 2024 co‑living community founded by Balaji Srinivasan with crypto ties and recent Coinbase/Base activity, and the case highlights a legal nuance that Malaysia bars Israeli passports but does not expressly ban dual nationals entering on non‑Israeli passports.