Johor state government cancels Network School business license, sets July 22 shutdown
Regulation & Gov ·
The Malaysian state of Johor has endorsed a decision by a local city council to cancel the business license of NS0 Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., operator of the Network School program associated with Balaji Srinivasan at Forest City, ordering all its activities to stop effective 22 July 2026.
According to a statement shared on X, the cancellation followed a special full meeting of the Iskandar Puteri City Council (MBIP), which reviewed inspection reports, enforcement findings and representations submitted by the company before reaching its decision, a statement posted on X said. The state government said enforcement action is only taken after complaints and information are verified, inspections are conducted, non-compliance is identified and the legal process is completed, adding that the length of time a premises has operated does not mean all its activities have complied with license conditions.
Beyond the license revocation, Johor's government called on the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Immigration Department, the Royal Malaysia Police and related security agencies to continue investigating and take firm action over any misuse of second passports, misrepresentation of identity, breaches of entry conditions or other offences under Malaysian law. The state framed the matter as significant because Johor serves as a strategic entry point bordering Singapore, saying any weakness or abuse of the immigration system must be addressed firmly and without compromise.
The statement also urged the Ministry of Digital and the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) to take appropriate action regarding any Malaysia Digital status or recognition granted to the organization if non-compliance with set conditions or principles is found. It further called for tighter due diligence across all relevant agencies, including checks on background, ownership, sources of financing, operating structure and the narratives presented by companies or organizations seeking to invest in the state.
Johor's government said it continues to welcome high-qu