The PM says the government's Waze restriction for civil servants is aimed at protecting sensitive information.
According to Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, it's because of concerns that the app could monitor officers who are handling national security matters.
Datuk Seri Anwar stressed that the restriction applies only to government officers and not the general public.
He also acknowledged the weaknesses in the locally developed alternative TuJu, but says the issues can be fixed.
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Separately, the PM assures that the govt will maintain RON95 petrol at RM1.99 per litre, even if annual fuel subsidies rise to RM45 billion
He says this is necessary to shield Malaysians from rising living costs as global oil prices continue to climb.
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The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry has called for greater awareness about sexual harassment and violence against women, especially among varsity students.
This, after 251 sexual offence cases involving higher education students were reported to police between January and August this year.
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In other news
All educational institutions in Johor will reopen tomorrow, due to the improving haze situation there.
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Meanwhile at last look, 11 areas nationwide reported unhealthy air quality, with Serian, Sarawak posting the highest API at 194.
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Police have recorded statements from four witnesses over the death of a 7-year-old boy who reportedly fell from the 10th floor of a flat in Johor Bahru on Friday.
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And Wisma Putra says Malaysia strongly condemns the extremist attack on a Greek Orthodox church in Jordan, which killed at least 9 people and injured around 40 others.
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