Johor has requested multiple federal and state agencies to examine Network School following public concerns over alleged Israeli participants.
PETALING JAYA: The Johor government has called for a comprehensive investigation into the operations of Network School in Forest City following public concerns and allegations that Israeli nationals had participated in the programme using passports from a second country.
Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the state government viewed the matter seriously and would not allow Johor to be used as a platform for any ideology or movement that contravened Malaysian laws, sovereignty and the interests of the state.
He urged the Home Ministry, Immigration Department, police, Customs Department and relevant security agencies to verify the identities and nationalities of those involved, their travel documents, entry passes and the purpose of their entry into Malaysia.
“The authorities have also been requested to determine whether the stated purpose of entry is consistent with the actual activities being conducted,” he said in a statement on his X account today.
Onn Hafiz said the Higher Education and Digital Ministry and relevant regulatory bodies had also been asked to establish the actual status of Network School’s operations and whether the programme required registration or approval under Malaysian laws.
At the state level, he said the Iskandar Puteri City Council (MBIP), Johor Land and Mines Office (PTG Johor) and relevant agencies would review compliance matters, including premises licensing, building usage, land conditions, accommodation, business activities and other regulatory requirements.
“Firm action would be taken if investigations found any violations, including breaches of laws, misuse of passes, licensing offences or issues that could affect Johor’s interests and national security.
“The state government will continue to act responsibly and in accordance with the law to protect the interests of Johor and uphold the sovereignty of the country,” he said.
