LOCATION information will not be recorded in a smartphone application for Covid-19 contact tracing, said Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.

He said this was to protect the privacy of users.

In his latest tweet today, Khairy said the app will be available in iOS and Android app stores in a few days.

“This will help track close contacts, especially when the MCO (movement control order) is loosened,” according to the tweet with a screenshot of the app (beta version).

Screenshot aplikasi (beta) contact tracing Malaysia. Akan dihantar kepada iOS dan Android app stores dalam beberapa hari. Ini akan membantu mengesan close contact terutama apabila PKP dilonggarkan. Maklumat lokasi tidak dirakam untuk menjaga privasi pengguna. pic.twitter.com/dxyutE08D6

— Khairy Jamaluddin (@Khairykj) April 14, 2020

On March 26, Khairy announced that the app was being developed to assist with contact tracing and allow the Health Ministry to alert people who have been exposed to those who have contracted Covid-19. – Bernama, April 14, 2020.