Network School Relocates to Kazakhstan After Malaysian Ban

The Network School, a global initiative founded by entrepreneur Balaji Srinivasan, is pivoting to Kazakhstan after Malaysian authorities ordered its Johor campus to cease operations. The organization signed a memorandum of understanding with the Republic of Kazakhstan on July 21, 2026, to establish a new campus, even as its Malaysian business license was revoked effective July 22.

The Iskandar Puteri City Council revoked the business license of NSO Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., the operator of the Network School's Forest City campus in Johor. Officials stated the revocation was due to the company's failure to meet local licensing conditions and premises-use regulations. Following this action, the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation announced it would begin the process of revoking the company's "Malaysia Digital" status, a designation that provides incentives to technology firms contingent on regulatory compliance.

Johor Chief Minister Onn Hafiz Ghazi stated that no company is above Malaysian law and called for federal immigration authorities to investigate further for any potential breaches. Immigration officials had previously inspected the site and reported that all 266 foreign...