PETALING JAYA: Investigations by the police and the Immigration Department are underway to determine those involved with the Network School in Forest City, which was said to have hosted Israeli nationals using second passports.
In a statement on Tuesday (July 14), the Home Ministry said it had taken note of the Johor state government's statement on the matter and viewed it seriously.
"The ministry views any matter involving national security, compliance with immigration laws and the misuse of Malaysia’s immigration facilities," it said.
It added that investigations are underway to identify the nationalities of those involved, as well as the status and validity of the travel documents used.
The ministry said it was also working closely with all relevant ministries and agencies to ensure that all aspects under their respective jurisdictions are thoroughly reviewed in accordance with the law.
"Should the investigation's findings reveal any violations of the law, misuse of immigration passes, provision of false information or any other offences that threaten national security and interests, firm action will be taken without compromise," it said.
Earlier in the day, Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said there was public concern over the operations of the Network School, including allegations that Israeli nationals had participated in its programmes using second passports.
Onn Hafiz called on the Home Ministry, the Immigration Department, the police, the Customs Department and other security agencies to conduct a thorough investigation.
"Investigations should look into the identities and nationalities of those involved, their travel documents and alleged use of second passports, the type of passes used and the purpose of their entry into Malaysia, as well as whether their actual activities were consistent with the reasons for entering the country," he said.
