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BDS Malaysia, part of the global Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement, has welcomed the move and used it to make a further request.

In a statement dated 21 October, BDS Malaysia said it supported the directive, which bars government employees from using Waze and calls on the public to stop using the app.

The group said the measure aims to protect national security and sovereignty.