Malaysia’s Immigration Department has confirmed that residents of The Network School, a tech-focused co-living community founded by former Coinbase CTO Balaji Srinivasan, hold valid travel documents. The confirmation came on July 15, 2026, just one day after the Home Affairs Ministry launched a preliminary investigation into potential immigration violations at the compound.
From investigation to all-clear in a day
The investigation was triggered by social media claims that some Israeli nationals might be violating Malaysian immigration rules by entering the country using alternative passports. Malaysia does not recognize Israeli passports, which makes the allegation politically charged in a country that has historically taken strong stances on the matter.
On July 14, 2026, Malaysia’s Home Affairs Ministry announced it was looking into the claims. By July 15, the Immigration Department had already completed its review and confirmed that everyone at The Network School was properly documented. No enforcement actions were taken. No residents were detained or deported. No further allegations have surfaced against the community or its members.
What is The Network School, exactly
