Malaysia considers complete ban on Israel-based navigation app Waze
Malaysia has barred civil servants from using Waze for official duties over its links to Israel.
Al Jazeera English reports: Malaysia has barred civil servants from using Waze for official duties over its links to Israel.
This technology story centres on Israel. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Malaysia, Waze and Israel-based.
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- Israel · Middle East
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- Al Jazeera English
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- Malaysia, Waze, Israel-based
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- Technology
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