NETWORK School, previously operating in Forest City, Johor, will open its new campus in Kazakhstan following a collaboration with the country's government.
Its founder, Balaji Srinivasan, announced that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between Network School and the Republic of Kazakhstan to realise the development of the campus.
According to him, the campus is planned as a centre to gather technology talents from all over the world, with facilities including expedited visa processes, easier placement arrangements, and active talent recruitment.
“I am pleased to announce that an MoU has been signed between the Republic of Kazakhstan and Network School.
“Our new campus will be a haven for the global community optimistic about technology,” he said in a post on the X platform.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of Kazakhstan announced that the MoU was signed by the country’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development, Zhaslan Madiyev, with Balaji.
The collaboration includes the development of educational programs related to artificial intelligence (AI), support for start-ups, joint research and the organisation of international conferences.
It also aims to attract leading experts, technology companies and foreign investments to Kazakhstan, thus strengthening the country’s position as a regional centre in the field of AI and innovation.
The development comes after Network School’s business license in Malaysia was reportedly revoked following an investigation into alleged violations of immigration laws at the Forest City campus.
Previously, Balaji was reported to have postponed further investment plans worth about RM500 million in Malaysia pending assurances regarding its location and operations in the country. – July 22, 2026
