Malaysia investigates alleged Israeli involvement in Johor technology project

Malaysian authorities are investigating allegations of Israeli involvement in a private technology community in the southern state of Johor, as Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim reiterated that Malaysia does not recognise Israel and would deport Israeli nationals found to be in the country in violation of its immigration rules. According to local media reports, Anwar said, “If we find any Israeli, they will be deported immediately because we do not recognise Israel.” His comments came as the Ministry of Home Affairs investigates allegations involving Network School, a community for digital professionals founded by former Coinbase Chief Technology Officer Balaji Srinivasan. The investigation follows social media claims that some participants in the project hold dual Israeli and other nationalities and entered Malaysia […]