Malaysia considers complete ban on Israel-based navigation app Waze
Malaysia is considering a complete ban on the use of Waze, a popular navigation app owned by Google, due to its ties to Israel. The move comes after the country's civil service department recently prohibited its employees from using the app for official duties.
According to reports, the ban was imposed after it was discovered that Waze's parent company, Google, has a subsidiary in Israel. This has raised concerns among Malaysian authorities, who are sensitive to the country's complex history with Israel.
The move is seen as part of Malaysia's efforts to distance itself from Israel, which has been a contentious issue in the country. Malaysia has long been a vocal critic of Israel's policies, particularly in the Middle East.
The ban on Waze is the latest in a series of measures taken by the Malaysian government to restrict the use of Israeli products and services. The country has previously banned the use of Israeli-made products in government procurement and has also restricted the entry of Israeli citizens.
The decision to ban Waze is expected to be made by the Malaysian government in the coming weeks. If implemented, it would be a significant blow to the app's popularity in the country.
