{
  "id": 16011030,
  "title": "Which way to go? TuJu offers a locally-developed navigation app built around Malaysian highways and traffic info",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/which-way-to-go-tuju-offers-a-locally-developed-navigation-app-built-16011030",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-22T05:58:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/22/which-way-to-go-tuju-offers-a-locally-developed-navigation-app-built-around-malaysian-highways-and-traffic-info/240160"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "SEPANG, Oct 22 — As the government pushes Malaysians to consider alternatives to Waze, TuJu presents a locally developed navigation app that combines navigation with live traffic information and highway-related services. The Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) developed the application in collaboration with Prosignal Consortium Sdn Bhd (PCSB) and launched it on November 26, 2025. TuJu stands out from conventional navigation apps by incorporating specific services for Malaysian highways, such as navigation, journey distances, estimated arrival times, live traffic updates, CCTV feeds, toll fare information, and details on facilities at rest and recreation (R&R) areas along highways. The app also integrates with the Works Ministry’s MyJalan platform, allowing users to report road damage and other infrastructure problems.\n\nUnlike many other navigation apps, TuJu focuses on highway management and government infrastructure, providing an SOS button for emergency assistance and distinct highway-related contact information. LLM deputy director-general (operations) Mohammed Ridzuan Jahidin highlighted that TuJu prioritizes offering live traffic information rather than collecting user data. This approach aims to address concerns about personal data collection and aligns with the government’s encouragement for Malaysians to utilize locally developed alternatives to Waze.\n\nTuJu 2.0, the latest version, introduced additional features like information on electric vehicle-related facilities, roadblocks, and saved destinations. Users can save frequently visited locations and identify parking spots, even in large parking areas. While TuJu 2.0 is currently available on Android, the iOS version is still undergoing testing and is expected to be released on the App Store by the end of the year. Mohammed Ridzuan also mentioned that LLM hopes to incorporate a payment system into the application, potentially expanding TuJu’s services further.",
  "summary": "SEPANG, Oct 22 — As the government encourages Malaysians to consider switching from Waze to locally developed navi...",
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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."
}