'Digital utopia' endorsed by minister at centre of storm over Zionist links as Johor MB calls for probe

The Johor government has urged Putrajaya to investigate allegations that a co-living community for digital nomads and entrepreneurs founded by a pro-Israel businessman who reportedly lobbied a minister has been attracting Israeli nationals to set up base in Forest City, in violation of Malaysia's strict immigration and diplomatic policies regarding the Zionist state.

Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi urged federal agencies including the home ministry, immigration, police and customs to launch a probe into those residing at Network School, a so-called "startup society" and "learning retreat" founded by Balaji Srinivasan, a staunchly pro-Israel American entrepreneur of Indian heritage who has been pushing for "Tech Zionism", the idea of establishing private, self-governing tech communities fuelled by digital currency.

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