Malaysia considers complete ban on Israel-based navigation app Waze

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Malaysia considers complete ban on Israel-based navigation app Waze. (2026, October 24). Al Jazeera. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/24/malaysia-waze-israel-ban?traffic_source=rss

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Malaysia is considering banning the Israeli-made navigation app Waze entirely due to national security concerns and the app's ties to Israel. Civil servants are already prohibited from using Waze for official purposes. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stated that a full ban is being evaluated.

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As of 2026-10-24, Malaysia is considering a complete ban on the Israel-based navigation app Waze, following an earlier decision that prohibited civil servants from using it for official duties due to national security concerns and ties to Israel. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stated that a full ban is under consideration but no final decision has been made yet. The move reflects growing tensions between the two countries, with Malaysia expressing its disapproval of Waze's connection to Israel by restricting government employees' access first.

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