NewzThe Malaysian government has officially prohibited civil servants from utilizing the navigation application Waze, citing data security risks associated with the software's origins in Israel. The directive was confirmed by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who highlighted concerns regarding the potential implications of these Israeli links for national security.
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Daily Maverick (ZA)
Highlights Alphabet's ownership of the application alongside Israeli origins