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

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Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar warned against using the Israeli navigation app Waze due to data security concerns, recommending the Malaysian Highway Authority's Tuju app instead. This recommendation was made on October 21, 2026, highlighting a shift in digital navigation preferences driven by privacy considerations.

Key points

• Prime Minister Anwar advised citizens to switch from Waze to Tuju for navigation services to avoid potential data monitoring.
• Tuju is the app developed by the Malaysian Highway Authority, replacing Waze in Malaysia's official navigation ecosystem.

Context

Malaysia's government is increasingly prioritizing data privacy for its citizens, prompting a shift away from foreign navigation apps like Waze toward domestic alternatives such as Tuju.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single statement from Prime Minister Anwar dated October 21, 2026, without details on the scope of data concerns or specific security vulnerabilities identified.

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