Waze ban to prevent Israel misusing govt, personal data, says Anwar
Source: Free Malaysia Today
Published on: 2026-10-21 10:48
The prime minister says sensitive government information and users' personal data must be protected from potential exploitation by the Tel Aviv regime. PETALING JAYA: The ban on civil servants using the Waze navigation app is aimed at preventing Israel from misusing government information and users' personal data, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said today. In a statement, he said the decision was made to protect sensitive government information and personal data from potential misuse by the Israeli regime. "The decision took into account Waze Mobile Ltd's status as a data controller incorporated and operating under Israeli law. "Sensitive government information and the personal data of the public must be protected from being exploited by the Israeli regime in ways that could threaten national security and sovereignty," he said. Anwar also urged Malaysians to stop using Waze and switch...
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