Expert Reveals Why Malaysia Banned Civil Servants From Using Waze
Source: SAYS
Published on: 2026-10-23 03:32
Expert Reveals Why Malaysia Banned Civil Servants From Using Waze The government reiterated its firm commitment to addressing potential security vulnerabilities that could be exploited by foreign entities. By Syazwan Bahri | 23 Oct 2026, 11:27 AM Share Share -Enlarge text+ * #news * #waze Cover image via USIM & Syazwan Bahri/SAYS The government's recent decision to prohibit civil servants from using Waze during official duties has triggered a broader debate regarding location data privacy, as experts warn that navigation apps can map users' movement habits and expose activity around sensitive national installations Academy of Sciences Malaysia fellow Emeritus Professor Datuk Dr Mohamed Ridza Wahiddin said the administrative ban was based on a technical risk assessment involving data collection practices, legal jurisdiction, and algorithmic movement profiling, according to the Ne...
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