MDEC revokes Network School digital status following Johor shutdown order

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Network School in Forest City, Johor.

MDEC emphasised that holding Malaysia Digital status strictly requires companies to maintain valid local permits and operate within legal parameters, a condition automatically broken once MBIP ordered the Forest City campus to close.

KUALA LUMPUR -The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) has revoked the Malaysia Digital status of NSO Malaysia Sdn Bhd with immediate effect.

NSO operates Network School in Forest City, Iskandar Puteri, Johor.

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MDEC said in a statement today that the action follows the Iskandar Puteri City Council’s (MBIP) decision to revoke NSO's business licence.

Conditions attached to the Malaysia Digital status require that a company obtain the relevant permits and licences to carry out its approved activities, and to comply with all applicable regulations and licensing requirements, MDEC said.

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"The revocation of NSO's business licence constitutes a breach of this requirement.

"Accordingly, MDEC is taking immediate action to revoke NSO's Malaysia Digital status," it said.

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At the same time, MDEC said it welcomes high-quality digital investments into Malaysia, but stressed that full compliance with Malaysian laws and regulations cannot be compromised.

MBIP had earlier issued a Notice to Cease Business Operations to NSO effective July 22, 2026, following non-compliance with licensing conditions and the use of premises under the local authority's jurisdiction.

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There were allegations on social media that Network School was linked to an Israeli agenda to establish a foothold in Malaysia through cryptocurrency-related investment.- BERNAMA