Malaysia pushes homegrown TuJu navigation app to replace Waze over security concerns

At a press briefing in Kuala Lumpur, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim encouraged the public to switch to TuJu, a navigation application created by the Malaysian Highway Authority, as a safer alternative to Waze. He warned that Waze’s data handling falls under Israeli law, creating potential security vulnerabilities for Malaysian users. The recommendation was part of the agenda at the third National Cyber Security Committee meeting, where participants also examined the upcoming Cyber Security Act 2024, the security of MyDigital ID, and strategies against future quantum-computing threats using post-quantum cryptography.

Additional topics included safeguarding autonomous AI systems and protecting the National Critical Information Infrastructure. The government emphasized that strengthening the integrated identity framework—linking the physical MyKad with the digital MyDigital ID—requires robust cyber protections. Officials framed the initiative as essential for maintaining public trust while advancing digital services.