Malaysia bans navigation app Waze for civil servants citing data risks
Source: The Nation Thailand
Published on: 2026-10-22 14:22
This decision follows heightened concerns about potential espionage after recent reports linked an Israeli advertising operation to spyware attacks on sensitive networks. Concern over sensitive government information and citizens' personal data has led Malaysia to ban Waze for civil servants, while Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is recommending locally developed navigation apps to the wider public. Anwar has pointed Malaysians towards alternatives such as TuJu, developed by the Malaysian Highway Authority, citing the data security and privacy protections these local services are claimed to offer. TuJu users, however, report crashes, incorrect information and missing features, including compatibility with in-car infotainment systems. Complaints about inaccurate speed readings include vehicles being shown as travelling at negative speeds. "The shout-out for TuJu is understandable conside...
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