Malaysia May Ban Waze Completely, Anwar Says
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Published on: 2026-10-23 09:51
Malaysia May Ban Waze Completely, Anwar Says The government is considering a nationwide ban on Waze once local navigation apps are sufficiently developed, despite complaints about TuJu and Waze's denial of security risks. By Sadho Ram | 23 Oct 2026, 05:49 PM Share Share -Enlarge text+ * #apps * #banned * #maps * #news * #tuju Cover image via Aizuddin Saad/New Straits Times Malaysians could eventually lose access to Waze once the government decides that locally developed navigation apps are capable enough to replace it Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government would assess the capabilities of alternative apps before deciding whether to extend the existing restriction beyond civil servants. Speaking to reporters after Friday prayers in Ampang on 23 October, Anwar defended the decision to ban civil servants from using Waze for official duties, saying "national...
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