Malaysia bars civil servants from Waze, citing Israel’s control of the app.
They publishedMalaysia bars civil servants from using Waze, citing Israel’s control of app
First reportchannelnewsasia.com · 21 Oct, 05:17Z
Latest reportdailymaverick.co.za · 21 Oct, 09:58Z
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Why it matters
What
An October 20 circular follows a cyber security committee meeting and promotes local navigation app TuJu.
Why
The government says Waze use exposes officials’ movement data and other information.
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Civil servants’ adoption of TuJu.
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Summary
- Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim cautioned against using Waze over data security risks.
- He advised Malaysians to switch to Tuju, a Malaysian Highway Authority app.
- The warning followed a National Cyber Security Committee meeting on cyber threats.
- The discussion included MyDigital ID security and autonomous AI threats.
- Anwar emphasized protecting data security, identity security, and national sovereignty.
Summary
- Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim cites Waze origins in Israel as security risk.
- Government advises using TuJu, a domestic mapping app, as alternative.
- Chief Secretary to the Government issues ban effective immediately.
- Waze founded in Israel; Alphabet acquired it in 2013 for about $1 billion.
- Malaysian cybersecurity meeting discussed potential security risks and data safety.
Summary
- Malaysia bans civil servants from using Alphabet's Waze navigation app.
- Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim cites origins in Israel as security concern.
- Anwar says Waze is bound to Israeli laws and could risk data security.
- Authorities propose TuJu, a domestic mapping app, as alternative.
- A government letter confirms the ban, taking effect immediately.
Summary
- Malaysia bans Waze for all civil servants following PM Anwar Ibrahim's warning.
- National Cyber Security Committee met and issued an official circular dated October 20.
- Waze is controlled by Israeli law and has origins tied to FreeMap Israel.
- Anwar cites security risks to movement data and information from Waze usage.
- Malaysia promotes TuJu as an approved local navigation alternative.
Summary
- Anwar Ibrahim announced security concerns over Waze and its Israeli ties.
- Malaysia will substitute with TuJu, a domestic mapping app by the Malaysian Highway Authority.
- Chief Secretary Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar said civil servants are barred from Waze.
- The directive was issued by government agencies and takes effect immediately.
- Waze was founded in Israel and acquired by Google in 2013 for about $1 billion.