Malaysia considers complete ban on Israel-based navigation app Waze

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: October 24, 2026Country: Malaysia

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Malaysia considers complete ban on Israel-based navigation app Waze

Malaysia has barred civil servants from using Waze for official duties, citing the app’s links to Israel and national security concerns. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the government is considering a complete ban on the navigation app.

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