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Malaysia’s Network School probe raises questions over openness to tech talent
Malaysia's Johor state authorities are investigating Network School, a private co-living and co-working community in Forest City founded by American tech investor and former Coinbase chief technology officer Balaji Srinivasan. The probe follows allegations involving Israelis and raises concerns about immigration scrutiny and political sensitivities affecting the country's efforts to attract digital nomads and global tech talent.
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