Network School not registered as private higher education institution

Network School not registered as private higher education institution

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Higher Education said that Network School in Forest City is not a registered private higher education institution under the Private Higher Educational Institutions Act 1996 (Act 555), and is therefore not recognised or regulated by the ministry.

In a statement, it said checks found that Network School had no collaboration, recognition or involvement with any public universities or registered private higher education institutions based on existing records.

“The ministry takes note of the issue currently going viral regarding the operation of Network School in Forest City and various allegations linked to it.

“Network School is not registered as an higher education institution under the Private Higher Educational Institutions Act 1996 (Act 555) and, as such, it is not a higher education institution recognised or regulated by MOHE.

“Checks also found that there is currently no collaboration, recognition or involvement by any registered higher education institution with Network School based on available records,” it said today according to Berita Harian.

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The issue surrounding Network School’s operations in Forest City drew attention after the Johor government raised concerns over claims that Israeli nationals had joined the programme using second-country passports.

Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi yesterday urged the Home Ministry and relevant agencies to conduct a thorough investigation into the programme’s operations.

Following this, the Immigration Department conducted an inspection of the international community at Forest City, Johor.

Immigration director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban said the inspection involved checks on 266 foreigners from 40 countries.

According to the Ministry of Higher Education, based on information obtained, Network School is a private residential community and co-working space provided for technology entrepreneurs, investors and digital practitioners.

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The ministry also said relevant authorities were reviewing the issue according to their respective jurisdictions.

“The Ministry of Higher Education will continue monitoring developments and provide full cooperation to all enforcement agencies.

“This is to ensure the country’s laws are complied with and the interests of the national higher education system remain protected,” it said.