Malaysia weighs limits on civil servants' use of Waze over security and sovereignty issues

During the announcement of candidates for the Melaka state election, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government is considering limiting civil servants' access to the Waze navigation app because of risks tied to its Israeli headquarters and possible jurisdictional issues in disputes. He clarified that the move is not intended as an outright ban but as a safeguard for officials handling sensitive security matters.

Anwar said the final approach will be based on whether domestic alternatives, like the TuJu app, can meet required capabilities, acknowledging that TuJu still has shortcomings. He also stressed that any restrictions must not compromise Malaysia's sovereign stance on Israel and Palestine. In addition, Anwar reaffirmed the decision to keep RON95 petrol at its current price to protect households amid rising global oil costs. The event featured senior Pakatan Harapan figures including Anthony Loke, Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu, Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari and Datuk Seri Adly Zahari.