From Waze to TuJu? Anwar backs Malaysian navigation app over data security concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has encouraged citizens to utilize the locally developed TuJu navigation app as an alternative to Waze, due to security risks associated with data on citizens' movements from the Israeli-developed Waze app. This proposal was discussed during the third meeting of the National Cyber Security Committee (JKSN), where cybersecurity threats and the nation's preparedness were addressed.

Prime Minister Anwar highlighted the importance of safeguarding citizens' data and digital identities, and the implementation of the Cyber Security Act 2024, securing MyDigital ID, and preparing for emerging threats such as quantum computing with post-quantum cryptography (PQC). These efforts aim to ensure the continuous benefit of digitalization of public services without compromising security, public trust, and national sovereignty.