TuJu Is Back, But Its Navigation Solution Is To Send Users To Google Maps

The app has resumed service, but users seeking directions are redirected to Google Maps, while TuJu’s traffic camera features remain separate.

The Rakyat Post Ikhwan Zulkaflee · News & blogs · 1 hr ago

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TuJu has returned, but its navigation feature now redirects users to Google Maps instead of providing in‑app directions. The change follows government scrutiny and leaves traffic camera users to switch between apps.

TuJu’s navigation function now opens Google Maps for directions, including to rest areas.
The app still shows traffic camera info, but only via Facebook updates from the Malaysian Highway Authority.
Users must switch between TuJu and Google Maps to access traffic cameras and navigation.

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Also reported by Malaysiakini , Lowyat.NET

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TuJu has returned to service, but its latest comeback comes with an unexpected workaround: instead of providing navigation itself, the government-backed app now redirects users to Google Maps.

According to Malaysiakini, the change, which reflected in an update available as of Oct 30, means motorists who select the navigation function are taken to Google Maps, including when looking for directions to highway rest areas.

The development comes amid ongoing scrutiny of the app following Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s earlier call for Malaysians to use TuJu as an alternative navigation platform.

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Published: November 3, 2026 at 6:01 PM GMT+8
By: Ikhwan Zulkaflee
Section: Malaysia
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