From Malay Mail · Soo Wern Jun · · 1m 40s
Malaysian Govt Urges Waze Uninstall Over Israeli Data Laws
Malaysian government urges citizens to uninstall Waze due to Israeli data jurisdiction concerns, avoiding blanket ban.
In brief
Malaysian government urges citizens to uninstall Waze due to Israeli data jurisdiction concerns, avoiding blanket ban. Malaysia's government advises Malaysians to uninstall Waze over fears of Israeli data jurisdiction but stops short of a full ban, promoting local app TuJu instead. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Government urges uninstall Waze
The government has urged Malaysians to uninstall Waze over concerns that users’ personal and movement data could fall under Israeli jurisdiction.
No blanket ban on Waze
National Security Council director-general Raja Datuk Nushirwan Zainal Abidin said there will not be a blanket ban to preserve individual freedom of choice.
Data sovereignty concerns
Nushirwan compared data to fuel for a car, stating that applications and AI platforms depend on data to function.
Waze data jurisdiction issue
Waze Mobile Ltd’s terms of use stipulate that the agreement is governed by Israeli law, raising national security concerns.
Civil servants banned from Waze
The government has issued a ban on Waze usage by civil servants when performing official duties with immediate effect.
Switch to TuJu app
Citizens are encouraged to switch to the local navigation app TuJu, developed by the Malaysian Highway Authority, for traffic feedback and EV facilities.
TuJu app features
TuJu offers navigation, traffic feedback, EV facilities, roadblocks, and saved destinations for users.
TuJu version 2.0 release
The iOS version of TuJu is undergoing final testing before release on the App Store by end of this year.
Government's cybersecurity focus
The government hopes the approach raises public awareness of cybersecurity and encourages locally developed technology use.
Immediate implementation
The directive on civil servants’ Waze usage is effective immediately with disciplinary action for breaches.
The essence
Malaysia's government advises Malaysians to uninstall Waze over fears of Israeli data jurisdiction but stops short of a full ban, promoting local app TuJu instead.
