A Malaysian developer has introduced Lapan, a free navigation website that works without an account. It gives drivers another option to explore as interest grows in locally developed services such as TuJu.
Created by Alan Chung, according to Lowyat.NET, the service runs at lapan-malaysia.com. It is a browser-based tool rather than an app that must be downloaded from an app store.
Open it in a browser and plan a route
Lapan works on phones and desktop browsers, and users can add it to an iPhone or Android home screen for quicker access. Its features include 2D and 3D map views, route comparisons and voice guidance.
Traffic-aware arrival estimates use TomTom data when available. When live traffic is unavailable, the service falls back to road-based estimates and displays a “No live traffic” indication. An internet connection is needed for maps, place searches, routing and traffic information; downloadable offline maps are not offered.
Toll costs need a separate check
A PLUS toll calculator lets users select their entry and exit plazas. This is separate from route calculation, so a displayed journey should not be assumed to include an automatically calculated, complete toll bill. Other toll charges may need to be budgeted manually.
Lapan is still an early navigation project. Lowyat.NET reports that destination and place input could use further refinement, and we have not independently road-tested its guidance. For now, the attraction is straightforward: a Malaysian navigation alternative that is free to try and does not require registration.
Sources: Mdroid, Lowyat.NET, Lapan.
