Waze denies Malaysia's claims of collecting government information

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Published 22 Oct 2026, 12:23 BST1 min read

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Waze has rejected Malaysia's claims that it collects sensitive government information or allows exploitation of personal user data. The rejection comes after Malaysia banned civil servants from using the navigation app, citing its Israeli connection. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s office stated that the decision considered Waze Mobile Limited's status as a data controller in Israel. A Waze spokesman described the allegations as “completely false” and emphasized the app's strict privacy policies.

Waze was developed in Israel before being acquired by Google in 2013. The ban applies only to public servants on official duties.

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