More custom navigation apps needed in Malaysia, say users
Source: The Star
Published on: 2026-10-24 00:12
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia needs to develop more homegrown navigation apps tailored to local needs, including through collaboration with established technology companies, say users. This follows the government's ban on civil servants from using the Waze navigation app. However, the locally created app TuJu has also been a disappointment. A collaboration with Singapore-based Grab could provide an opportunity to develop a navigation application better suited to Malaysian users, said Muhammad Ezaly Iman Ramly, a cybersecurity specialist at Yayasan Digital He also said debate over the ban on Waze for civil servants should focus on legal jurisdiction and the protection of Malaysian users' data. "The issue is more about legal jurisdiction than security or data sovereignty. Waze should clearly state the extent of authority that Israel holds over its users' data. "If Israel has full legal cont...
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