Is Waze Really Banned In Malaysia? Here's What Malaysians Need To Know
Source: SAYS
Published on: 2026-10-22 09:03
Is Waze Really Banned In Malaysia? Here's What Malaysians Need To Know The government has ordered civil servants to stop using Waze for official duties and is urging the public to uninstall it, but what exactly is the issue? By Sadho Ram | 22 Oct 2026, 04:56 PM Share Share -Enlarge text+ * #banned * #israel * #maps * #news * #policy * #tuju Cover image via FMT (Composite by SAYS) Malaysians are being told to ditch Waze, with the government citing "national security" concerns and promoting a locally developed alternative However, the Malaysian government's move has raised questions about whether the popular navigation app is actually banned in the country, why Google Maps is still allowed despite the Waze concerns, and whether Malaysians must switch apps. Here's what you need to know about the Waze controversy and what it means for everyday road users. Is Waze banned in Mal...
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