TS 22.10.2026 - WAZE BAN TO PREVENT THEFT OF INFO - Sepakatan beralih ke Tuju disebabkan risiko keselamatan

Oct 22, 2026

A report dated 22 October 2026 describes a Malaysian government directive to ban civil servants from using Waze, citing potential security risks to sensitive government information and citizens’ personal data, including location and movement exposure. The Prime Minister urges Malaysians to transition to the local navigation app Tuju, while a circular directs implementation through ministries and clarifies that inquiries should be directed to a national cyber security agency. Public reactions weigh privacy assurances, app stability, and compatibility concerns, including support for major phone integration features.

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What is Waze?

Who owns Waze?

How many global users?

Why the switch to Tuju?

Security and privacy concerns

Public reactions to Tuju

Compatibility and traffic updates

SEKTOR DOKUMENTASI PENDIDIKANBPPDP,Kementerian PendidikanAras SB-4,Blok E8,Kompleks E,Pusat Pentadbiran Kerajaan Persekutuan62604 Putrajaya.Tel:03-88846425Faks:03-88846284 TARIKH:22 OKTOBER 2026(KHAMIS) SINAR HARIAN [ THE STAR N.STRAITS TIMES UTUSAN M’SIA BERITA HARIAN New path forward:The switch to Tuju was called for due to potential security risks concerning governmentinformation and citizens'personal data and movements using Waze.-LOW BOON TAT/The Star users'personal data from beingmisused by the Israeli regime. the controller of user data. "Sensitive government infor-mation and the rakyat's personaldata must be protected againstuse by the Israeli regime in waysthat could compromise thecountry's safety and sovereignty,”it said in a statement yesterday. Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahimmade the decision to enforce theban,the Prime Minister's Office(PMO)said. Security Council in the PrimeMinister's Department,which isresponsible for coordinating thematter. the Chief Secretary to the govern-ment Tan Sri Shamsul Azri AbuBakar directed civil servants tostop using Waze immediately. ensure the decision is communi-cated to all officers under theirsupervision,including those intheir respective agencies anddepartments,for immediateimplementation. The Prime Minister,in fact,urged all Malaysians to stop usingWaze and transition to localalternatives such as Tuju,takinginto consideration the securityassurances and personal dataprotection offered. Dated Oct 20,the circular statedthat the decision followed theNational Cyber Securitychaired by Anwar on the sameday. In a Facebook post yesterday,Anwar said the meeting hadlooked into information securityrisks and the potential exposureof data on the public's movementsthrough Waze,given that it issubject to Israeli governmentlaws,he added. "The Madani administrationstands firm and we will close anyroute that can be exploited by theIsraeli regime to threaten thecountry and rakyat's safety,"saidPMO. The circular stated that anyenquiries or requests forclarification on the directiveshould be highlighted to theNational Cyber Security Agency(Nacsa)under the National TuJu is a local navigation appdeveloped by the Malaysian All ministry secretaries-generaland heads of departments must Yesterday,a circular issued by SEKTOR DOKUMENTASI PENDIDIKANBPPDP,Kementerian PendidikanAras SB-4,Blok E8,Kompleks E,Pusat Pentadbiran Kerajaan Persekutuan62604 Putrajaya.Tel:03-88846425Faks:03-88846284 TARIKH:22 OKTOBER 2026(KHAMIS) BERITA HARIAN UTUSAN M'SIAN.STRAITS TIMESTHE STAR Most users game for TuJu,if it works well # What is Waze? Who owns Waze? A free GPS navigation app thathelps drivers find routes,avoidWaze began astraffic jams and receiveFreeMap Israel in 2006,real-time alerts about roadwas renamed Waze inaccidents,road closures and2008 and was acquiredother hazards.by Gocgle in 2013.How many global users?About 180 millionmonthly activeusers. By GERARD GIMINO said the application helps him are better and more secure,"he Source:Various"Waze has"Since TuJu isthe recommended alternativenow,I am all for using it,butient,but I wasn’'t very knowl-there must be steps taken toedgeable about the privacy con-ensure it is user-friendly and pro-cerns.I do not want my datavides the same,if not better,ser-being leaked or misused.vices than Waze,"she said. gerard.gimino@thestar.com.my 7S 22·(0·2028 PG 3 PETALING JAYA:Zainal Rashiddownloaded the TuJu navigationapp after news of the move to barcivil servants from using Waze-and was left disappointed. Several destinations or routeschosen by the 30-year-old did notshow up in the app,and worse,itwas incompatible with his car'snavigation system. It has also been reported thatTuJu does not support AppleCarPlay or Android Auto. "The application looks good,but perhaps its functions wereaffected by heavy traffic,"said thepublic relations officer,who saidhe would consider sw

FAQs

Why was Waze usage restricted for civil servants in Malaysia?

The directive cites potential security risks involving sensitive government information and citizens’ personal data, including exposure of movement data through Waze.

What local alternative is promoted instead of Waze?

The government urges a transition to Tuju, described as a local navigation app with security assurances and personal data protection.

What concerns do Malaysians have when switching to Tuju?

Readers highlighted privacy and the need for clear data-protection guarantees, alongside concerns about stable performance, traffic updates, and compatibility with car systems.

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