Malaysia vows to deport Israelis found in digital nomads community

Malaysia vows to deport Israelis found in digital nomads community Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 07/17/2026 - 10:58 Prime minister says authorities are investigating allegations that Israelis joined Network School in state of Johor Forest City, a development project launched under China's Belt and Road Initiative in Malaysia’s Johor state (AFP) Off The prime minister of Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim, has said authorities will deport any Israeli nationals found in the country. “If we find any Israeli, we will deport them immediately because we do not recognise Israel,” Anwar said, according to local media reports . His comments came as officials investigate allegations that Israelis were involved in a private residential and technology community in the southern state of Johor.