Network School To Open New Campus In Kazakhstan
PETALING JAYA: Network School, which previously operated in Forest City, Johor, is set to open its new campus in Kazakhstan.
Its founder, Balaji Srinivasan, announced that a memorandum of understanding (MoU) had been signed between Network School and the Republic of Kazakhstan for the development of the campus.
According to him, the campus is planned as a hub to gather technology talents from around the world, with facilities including expedited visa processing, easier placement arrangements, and active talent recruitment.
“I am pleased to announce that a memorandum of understanding has been signed between the Republic of Kazakhstan and Network School.
“Our new campus will be a sanctuary for the global community that is optimistic about technology,” he said in a post on the X platform.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of Kazakhstan informed that the MoU was signed by the country’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development, Zhaslan Madiyev, together with Balaji.
The collaboration encompasses the development of educational programmes related to artificial intelligence (AI), support for start-up companies, joint research, and the organisation of international conferences.
It also aims to attract leading experts, technology companies, and foreign investment to Kazakhstan, thereby strengthening the country’s position as a regional hub in AI and innovation.
Yesterday, the Iskandar Puteri City Council (MBIP) announced the cancellation of the business licence of NSO Malaysia Sdn Bhd (Network School) and ordered all activities of the company to cease effective 22 July, after it was found to have violated several licensing conditions.
The Johor state government, in a statement, informed that the action was taken following the decision of the MBIP Special Full Meeting, which found that the company had failed to comply with the conditions stipulated under the business licence issued.
Among the violations identified were carrying out operations at one of the premises without a valid licence, as well as failing to comply with the conditions of premise usage set by the local authority.
The issue surrounding Network School’s operations emerged after several social media users questioned its presence, with one post alleging that the project attracted participation from foreign entrepreneurs, including Israeli nationals who entered Malaysia using passports from other countries.
Harian Metro