Waze banned to protect government information and users' personal data from Israeli threats – PM
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This decision takes into account the status of Waze Mobile Ltd. as a data controller, which is incorporated and operates under Israeli law.
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PRIME Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has decided to prohibit the use of the navigation application Waze among all civil servants.
The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) stated that this measure is intended to protect government information and users' personal data from the threat of misuse by the Israeli regime.
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- Oct 21, 2026
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- Oct 21, 2026
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