Technology · Malaysia Bureau
Lim Guan Eng slams Tuju app as 'national embarrassment,' demands accountability
The DAP MP for Bagan has criticised the locally-developed Tuju navigation application, calling for those responsible to be held to account over the project's performance and execution.
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KUALA LUMPUR — Lim Guan Eng has launched a scathing attack on the Tuju navigation application, describing it as a source of embarrassment for Malaysia and insisting that accountable parties must face consequences.
The DAP MP for Bagan's criticism centres on the homegrown app's performance and its standing as a domestic technology initiative. His remarks underscore growing frustration over the application's execution and effectiveness in serving Malaysian users.
Tuju, developed locally as a navigation alternative to established international platforms, has faced scrutiny regarding its functionality and adoption rates since its launch. The app was touted as part of efforts to develop indigenous Malaysian technology capabilities.
Lim's call for accountability reflects broader concerns within Parliament about government-backed technology projects and their delivery outcomes. He stressed that public expectations and investment in such initiatives must translate into tangible results for users.
The controversy surrounding Tuju highlights ongoing challenges in Malaysia's digital transformation efforts and raises questions about project oversight and performance benchmarks for government-supported technology ventures.