Malaysia’s mapping communities switch gears

Even a paper map is still handy – while in Pos Titom, Pahang, Adil (right) and community members use it to identify topographical features. — Adil Othman

The popularity of Waze and Google Maps may have made GPS devices less relevant but fans continue to find a use for it.

Malaysia’s online mapping communities – Malsingmaps and MySgFreeMaps (MFM) – were once the envy of the world but have now shrunk since the advent of navigation apps like Waze and Google Maps.