{
  "id": 15748956,
  "title": "From Waze to TuJu? Anwar backs Malaysian navigation app over data security concerns",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/from-waze-to-tuju-anwar-backs-malaysian-navigation-app-over-data-15748956",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-20T12:28:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/20/from-waze-to-tuju-anwar-backs-local-app-over-data-security-concerns/239923"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has encouraged Malaysians to utilize the locally developed TuJu app as an alternative to Waze, due to concerns over data security and government influence on Israeli-owned Waze. The issue was discussed during the third meeting of the National Cyber Security Committee (JKSN), which focused on addressing cyber threats and enhancing digital sovereignty. The discussions also covered the implementation of the Cyber Security Act 2024, the security of MyDigital ID, preparations against quantum computing threats, and safeguarding the National Critical Information Infrastructure (NCII). Anwar stressed that the government is bolstering an integrated identity ecosystem with MyKad as a physical credential and MyDigital ID for digital transactions, bolstered by stronger cyber protections, including post-quantum cryptography (PQC) measures. These initiatives are essential to ensure that digitalization of public services remains secure, maintains public trust, and respects national sovereignty.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — The government is encouraging the public to use the locally developed application, TuJu cre...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}