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Cancel Network School license if laws broken, Johor Crown Prince orders
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Cancel Network School license if laws broken, Johor Crown Prince orders

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • Johor's Crown Prince Tunku Mahkota Ismail has ordered a detailed investigation into the Network School at Forest City.
  • Strict action, including license revocation, will be taken if the school violates laws or permit conditions.
  • The Menteri Besar urged the federal government for a swift decision on the matter, as foreign entry is under federal jurisdiction.

Tunku Mahkota Ismail, the acting Sultan of Johor, has mandated a thorough investigation into the Network School located in Forest City. He stated that if the school is found to be in violation of any laws, license conditions, or regulations, stern measures, including the cancellation of its operating license or permit in Johor, will be implemented.

"Regarding the issue involving Network School in Forest City recently, any matters related to the entry of foreigners into this country are subject to the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN)," the Crown Prince said in a statement. He added that while the state government and local authorities would conduct their own detailed investigations, any breaches would result in decisive action.

Regarding the issue involving Network School in Forest City recently, any matters related to the entry of foreigners into this country are subject to the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN).

โ€” Tunku Mahkota IsmailActing Sultan of Johor clarifying the federal jurisdiction over foreign entry related to the Network School issue.

Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi echoed these sentiments, urging the federal government to provide a prompt, clear, and final decision regarding the individuals involved and the school's operations, as foreign entry falls under KDN's purview. Within the state's jurisdiction, the Iskandar Puteri City Council (MBIP) has already taken enforcement actions based on local authority powers.

An inspection revealed the company operates from two premises. One holds a valid business office license, while the other was found operating without an MBIP business license, despite being locally owned. The company is also accused of violating its permitted business type, using its office space for classrooms and business promotions without detailed applications. Consequently, MBIP issued notices to cease business and for advertising license violations due to non-compliant signage.

In the state's jurisdiction, the Johor State Government through the Iskandar Puteri City Council (MBIP) has taken enforcement action based on the powers of local authorities.

โ€” Datuk Onn Hafiz GhaziMenteri Besar of Johor detailing the actions taken by local authorities regarding the Network School.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.