Malaysia Bans Civil Servants From Using Waze Over Security Risks
Published 4h ago · Latest report 1h ago · Policy change
Affects Malaysia · Covered in 3 countries
Malaysia banned government workers from using Waze over data security worries linked to Israel.
Malaysia has banned all civil servants from using the Waze navigation app following security warnings regarding Israeli ownership. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced the restriction after a national cyber security meeting. Officials are directed to adopt local navigation alternatives instead.
- The alternativeEmployees are encouraged to switch to the Tuju navigation app created by the Malaysian Highway Authority.
- The committeeThe ban follows a meeting led by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim through the National Cyber Security Committee.
- The contextMalaysia strongly backs the Palestinian cause and holds no formal diplomatic ties with Israel.
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Governments increasingly scrutinize foreign technology and navigation platforms over fears of foreign intelligence gathering and data exposure. This measure reflects broader geopolitical tensions and heightened national security focus on digital infrastructure.
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- The Jerusalem PostAfter summaryMalaysia bars civil servants from using Israeli navigation app Waze due to 'security concerns'just now · open ↗
- South China Morning PostMalaysia bars civil servants from using Waze, citing Israel’s control of app1h ago · open ↗
- CNAMalaysia PM Anwar warns against Israeli navigation app Waze over data security concerns4h ago · open ↗
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