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Malaysia bars civil servants from Waze, citing Israel’s control of the app.

An October 20 circular follows a cyber security committee meeting and promotes local navigation app TuJu.

SourcesChannelnewsasia05:17 UTCReuters06:11 UTCRappler06:50 UTCBloomberg07:01 UTCThe Straits Times07:09 UTCBangkokpost07:10 UTCSouth China Morning Post07:53 UTCThe Times of Israel08:18 UTCDailymaverick09:58 UTCSave
Channelnewsasia, Reuters, Rappler, Bloomberg, The Straits Times and 4 more

Key points

From South China Morning Post’s report
  • Malaysia bans Waze for all civil servants following PM Anwar Ibrahim's warning.
  • National Cyber Security Committee met and issued an official circular dated October 20.
  • Waze is controlled by Israeli law and has origins tied to FreeMap Israel.
  • Anwar cites security risks to movement data and information from Waze usage.
  • Malaysia promotes TuJu as an approved local navigation alternative.

Why it matters. The government says Waze use exposes officials’ movement data and other information.

What to watch. Civil servants’ adoption of TuJu.

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC

“Malaysia PM Anwar warns against Israeli navigation app Waze over data security concerns”

Key points from Channelnewsasia
  • Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim cautioned against using Waze over data security risks.
  • He advised Malaysians to switch to Tuju, a Malaysian Highway Authority app.
  • The warning followed a National Cyber Security Committee meeting on cyber threats.
  • The discussion included MyDigital ID security and autonomous AI threats.
  • Anwar emphasized protecting data security, identity security, and national sovereignty.
SourceChannelnewsasiaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Channelnewsasia

“Malaysia bans civil servants from using mapping app Waze, citing links to Israel”

Key points from Rappler
  • Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim cites Waze origins in Israel as security risk.
  • Government advises using TuJu, a domestic mapping app, as alternative.
  • Chief Secretary to the Government issues ban effective immediately.
  • Waze founded in Israel; Alphabet acquired it in 2013 for about $1 billion.
  • Malaysian cybersecurity meeting discussed potential security risks and data safety.
SourceRapplerLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Rappler

“Malaysia bans civil servants from using mapping app Waze, citing links to Israel”

Key points from The Straits Times
  • Malaysia bans civil servants from using Alphabet's Waze navigation app.
  • Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim cites origins in Israel as security concern.
  • Anwar says Waze is bound to Israeli laws and could risk data security.
  • Authorities propose TuJu, a domestic mapping app, as alternative.
  • A government letter confirms the ban, taking effect immediately.
SourceThe Straits TimesSingaporeLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Straits Times

“Malaysia bars civil servants from using Waze, citing Israel’s control of app”

Key points from South China Morning Post
  • Malaysia bans Waze for all civil servants following PM Anwar Ibrahim's warning.
  • National Cyber Security Committee met and issued an official circular dated October 20.
  • Waze is controlled by Israeli law and has origins tied to FreeMap Israel.
  • Anwar cites security risks to movement data and information from Waze usage.
  • Malaysia promotes TuJu as an approved local navigation alternative.
SourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning Post

“Malaysia bans civil servants from using mapping app Waze, citing links to Israel”

Key points from Dailymaverick
  • Anwar Ibrahim announced security concerns over Waze and its Israeli ties.
  • Malaysia will substitute with TuJu, a domestic mapping app by the Malaysian Highway Authority.
  • Chief Secretary Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar said civil servants are barred from Waze.
  • The directive was issued by government agencies and takes effect immediately.
  • Waze was founded in Israel and acquired by Google in 2013 for about $1 billion.
SourceDailymaverickSouth AfricaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Dailymaverick

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC
SourceChannelnewsasiaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Channelnewsasia“Malaysia PM Anwar warns against Israeli navigation app Waze over data security concerns”
Key points from Channelnewsasia
  • Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim cautioned against using Waze over data security risks.
  • He advised Malaysians to switch to Tuju, a Malaysian Highway Authority app.
  • The warning followed a National Cyber Security Committee meeting on cyber threats.
  • The discussion included MyDigital ID security and autonomous AI threats.
  • Anwar emphasized protecting data security, identity security, and national sovereignty.
SourceRapplerLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Rappler“Malaysia bans civil servants from using mapping app Waze, citing links to Israel”
Key points from Rappler
  • Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim cites Waze origins in Israel as security risk.
  • Government advises using TuJu, a domestic mapping app, as alternative.
  • Chief Secretary to the Government issues ban effective immediately.
  • Waze founded in Israel; Alphabet acquired it in 2013 for about $1 billion.
  • Malaysian cybersecurity meeting discussed potential security risks and data safety.
SourceThe Straits TimesSingaporeLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Straits Times“Malaysia bans civil servants from using mapping app Waze, citing links to Israel”
Key points from The Straits Times
  • Malaysia bans civil servants from using Alphabet's Waze navigation app.
  • Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim cites origins in Israel as security concern.
  • Anwar says Waze is bound to Israeli laws and could risk data security.
  • Authorities propose TuJu, a domestic mapping app, as alternative.
  • A government letter confirms the ban, taking effect immediately.
SourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning Post“Malaysia bars civil servants from using Waze, citing Israel’s control of app”
Key points from South China Morning Post
  • Malaysia bans Waze for all civil servants following PM Anwar Ibrahim's warning.
  • National Cyber Security Committee met and issued an official circular dated October 20.
  • Waze is controlled by Israeli law and has origins tied to FreeMap Israel.
  • Anwar cites security risks to movement data and information from Waze usage.
  • Malaysia promotes TuJu as an approved local navigation alternative.
SourceDailymaverickSouth AfricaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Dailymaverick“Malaysia bans civil servants from using mapping app Waze, citing links to Israel”
Key points from Dailymaverick
  • Anwar Ibrahim announced security concerns over Waze and its Israeli ties.
  • Malaysia will substitute with TuJu, a domestic mapping app by the Malaysian Highway Authority.
  • Chief Secretary Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar said civil servants are barred from Waze.
  • The directive was issued by government agencies and takes effect immediately.
  • Waze was founded in Israel and acquired by Google in 2013 for about $1 billion.

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