Malaysia PM Anwar warns against Israeli navigation app Waze over data security concerns
Given concerns about the app being used to monitor Malaysian citizens' data, Anwar suggested they switch to using Tuju, an app developed by the Malaysian Highway Authority.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has encouraged the public to use Tuju, an application developed by the Malaysian Highway Authority, as an alternative for road navigation. According to Malay Mail, the suggestion follows concerns regarding security risks related to information and data on citizens' movements, noting that the Waze application is subject to the laws of the Israeli government.
The matter was discussed during the third meeting of the National Cyber Security Committee, which focused on examining cyber threats and strengthening digital sovereignty. Channel News Asia reports that the recommendation to switch to Tuju was made due to concerns that the app could be used to monitor the data of Malaysian citizens.
During the meeting, Anwar emphasized that the government will not compromise on the security of citizens' data and identities. Malay Mail reports that discussions also included the implementation of the Cyber Security Act 2024, the security of MyDigital ID, and protections for National Critical Information Infrastructure.
Brief written by urgent.news from Channel News Asia, Malay Mail, Tech in Asia — 3 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
