Israeli citizen claims rock Network School in Johor’s Forest City
Malaysian authorities are investigating the 'Network School' project in Forest City following allegations that it hosted Israeli citizens using secondary passports. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stated that any Israeli nationals found involved will be deported, citing Malaysia's lack of diplomatic ties with Israel.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the intersection of international geopolitics, national security, and the regulation of foreign-led tech initiatives in Malaysia.
Network School, a tech start-up co-living and co-working project, is now at the centre of a controversy after allegations that it has hosted Israeli participants using second-country passports.
The article reports on the government's stance and the controversy surrounding the project without taking a political position.
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