KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — The government is improving the locally developed navigation app TuJu by expanding its coverage beyond highways for better traffic information and user experience, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.
Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said the move follows public feedback calling for more comprehensive navigation services.
He said TuJu, created by the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) under the Works Ministry in collaboration with Prosignal Consortium Sdn Bhd (PCSB), was designed to monitor highway traffic and provide access to closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage.
“I agree with those who say the service needs further improvement, and we are looking into it. The app is being expanded to cover not only highways but also traffic conditions on ordinary roads.
“GovTech will work closely with relevant agencies to develop and enhance the capabilities of this local app,” he said in response to Young Syefura Othman (Harapan-Bentong) on the performance of local navigation apps compared with foreign alternatives.
Meanwhile, Gobind said the Waze ban applies only to civil servants conducting official government business, due to data security and legal risks. The ban does not apply to general members of the public using the app for personal purposes.
However, he stressed that civil servants are not restricted to the TuJu app, and may continue using alternatives, including Google Maps, for official duties.
According to Gobind, Waze’s terms of service fall under Israel’s legal jurisdiction, raising concerns over movement data security and potential difficulties in seeking legal recourse.
Responding to Young Syefura’s original question on GovTech’s progress, the minister said 62 services from 22 government agencies have been integrated into the MyGov Malaysia app as of October 8.
The app has recorded over 3,190,000 downloads and over three million active users, enabling Malaysians to access services such as paying traffic fines, replacing MyKads, and checking unclaimed aid online.
