JOHOR BAHRU, July 14 -- Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has called for a comprehensive investigation into allegations that Israeli citizens joined a Network School programme in Forest City using passports issued by other countries.

Onn Hafiz said he viewed public concerns over the programme's operations seriously.

"I wish to stress that the Johor government will not allow any party to use the state as a base to promote ideologies or movements that are contrary to the law, sovereignty and interests of Johor and Malaysia," he said in a statement today.

He said the Home Ministry, Immigration Department, police, Customs Department and other security agencies should verify the identities and nationalities of those involved, their ...