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Malaysia Bans Civil Servants From Using Waze Over Israeli Links
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Malaysia has banned its civil servants from using the navigation app Waze due to security concerns stemming from its Israeli origins. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim cited potential risks to data and identities, stating the app is "bound to Israeli laws." The government recommends the domestic app TuJu as an alternative, with the ban taking immediate effect following a cybersecurity meeting.
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- Malaysia banned civil servants from using Waze due to Israeli origins and security concerns.
- Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim cited potential risks to data and national security.
- The government recommended the domestic app TuJu as an alternative to Waze.
- The ban took effect immediately following a national cybersecurity committee meeting.
- Malaysia does not maintain diplomatic relations with Israel and supports the Palestinian cause.
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