The commune’s founder says further investments in Malaysia are on hold and he may move his funds out depending on talks with the authorities.

By Rozanna LatiffKUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Reuters) - Malaysia's Immigration Department said on Wednesday that members of a "digital nomad" community run by U.S. investor Balaji…

The investigation came after some social media users alleged that The Network School, founded by the former Coinbase chief technology officer in 2024, included participants…

The Network School in Forest City came under scrutiny after its founder claimed the commune was ‘Silicon Valley outside Silicon Valley’.

Malaysia's Immigration Department said it had inspected 266 foreigners from 40 countries and found they had valid documents, though further checks were ongoing to ensure…

Balaji Srinivasan is seeking legal certainty in Malaysia after authorities probed his Network School over alleged Israeli links, prompting him to put a $122 million expansion plan…

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 : U.S. investor Balaji Srinivasan said an immigration check at a "digital nomad" community in Malaysia based on anonymous social media claims of law…

Balaji Srinivasan paused US$500m and sought an Anwar meeting after Malaysian officers inspected 266 residents of his Forest City network-state commune.

Locals in Johor’s Forest City tell CNA the startup community has boosted businesses but add that anyone found breaching Malaysia's immigration laws should face action.

The commune’s founder says further investments in Malaysia are on hold and he may move his funds out depending on talks with the authorities.