Don’t want to share your data with Facebook? Here are some WhatsApp alternatives


Don’t want Facebook snooping on your messages? Consider downloading other messaging apps. — AFP

Popular messaging platform WhatsApp has announced that users must agree to its new terms and services, where their data will be shared with parent company Facebook effective Feb 8.

WhatsApp said users need to accept the updates by then if they want to continue using the app or else they can choose to delete their account.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

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Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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