Malaysia shuts tech campus linked to Indian-American CEO
The short version
Malaysian authorities ordered the closure of a tech campus in Forest City, Johor, linked to Indian-American CEO Balaji Srinivasan. The shutdown follows licensing irregularities and an investigation into alleged use of Israeli passports on campus.
Malaysian authorities ordered the closure of a tech campus in Forest City, Johor, citing licensing irregularities.2 The campus was linked to Indian-American CEO Balaji Srinivasan, who had relocated from Silicon Valley to establish the Network School.2 The Network School operated inside Forest City, a $100 billion Chinese-built development in Malaysia's Johor state.2
Authorities also cited a separate investigation into the alleged use of Israeli passports on campus as a reason for the shutdown.2 The campus had operated for two years and housed hundreds of residents before the closure order.2 Malaysian police last week uncovered two alleged online scam syndicates operating across 32 luxury homes in Forest City.1
The raids raised questions about whether governance in Forest City is keeping pace with Malaysia's efforts to revive the project as a hub for global wealth and mobile talent.1 Forest City is a waterfront development project located beside Singapore, backed by Chinese investment.1
Why it matters
Forest City is a $100 billion Chinese-backed development in Johor, Malaysia, designed as a high-tech urban center to attract global talent and investment.2
Balaji Srinivasan is an Indian-American tech entrepreneur and former chief technology officer of Coinbase who relocated to Malaysia to establish the Network School.2
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