Summary
- Yeo warns Waze ban could affect six million Malaysian motorists.
- Logistics, delivery services and daily commuters face potential disruption.
- Calls for expert consultation and stronger data protection measures.
KUALA LUMPUR, October 26 — DAP lawmaker Yeo Bee Yin has urged the government to reconsider a nationwide Waze ban, warning it could disrupt logistics, daily commutes and gig-economy workers.
The Puchong MP said more than six million Malaysian motorists rely on the navigation app for daily travel and employment. Yeo questioned the security justification.
And suggested negotiating data protection arrangements with Waze’s parent company instead of imposing restrictions. She urged the National Security Council to consult technology experts.
And industry stakeholders before making any decision, following Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s remarks that a nationwide ban remains under consideration.
