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BDS Malaysia backs government directive to cease Waze usage
The Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement in Malaysia has voiced support for a government decision to discontinue use of the navigation application, citing concerns over data security and potential exploitation by Israeli interests.
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BDS Malaysia has endorsed a government directive instructing agencies to stop using the Waze navigation application, aligning with concerns raised over the handling of sensitive information and personal data. The movement stated its full support for the measure, which follows mounting apprehensions regarding potential misuse of government and citizen information. Waze, a GPS navigation service owned by Google, has been subject to scrutiny in Malaysia over data privacy issues and alleged links to Israeli technology interests. Government officials had flagged concerns that the application could pose risks to national security through the collection and potential exploitation of sensitive data. The directive represents an escalation in Malaysia's approach to managing foreign technology platforms and data protection, reflecting broader regional sensitivities regarding surveillance capabilities and information sovereignty. BDS Malaysia's endorsement underscores the convergence between government security considerations and activist concerns regarding technology companies with Israeli connections.