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Malaysia probes Israeli presence at Balaji Srinivasan’s Johor commune

7/14/2026

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Malaysia launched an investigation after allegations that the Network School co-living project in Johor hosted Israeli nationals.
The probe focuses on the community founded by former Coinbase CTO Balaji Srinivasan.
Johor Chief Minister Onn Hafiz Ghazi urged review of the commune’s licensing, building use and business activities.
The ministry warned that immigration or security violations could trigger action, noting Malaysia bars Israeli passport holders but permits dual citizens on passports.

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Malaysia launched an investigation after allegations that the Network School co-living project in Johor hosted Israeli nationals.
The probe focuses on the community founded by former Coinbase CTO Balaji Srinivasan.
Johor Chief Minister Onn Hafiz Ghazi urged review of the commune’s licensing, building use and business activities.
The ministry warned that immigration or security violations could trigger action, noting Malaysia bars Israeli passport holders but permits dual citizens on passports.