Amazon Location Service Adds GrabMaps Search Nearby for Southeast Asia

Amazon Location Service integrated GrabMaps data for point-of-interest proximity searches, enhancing hyperlocal discovery in Singapore and Malaysia.

By Sofia Reed · Editorial pseudonym · 2026-07-31 · 1 min read

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Retrospective edition: 2026-07-31. Source published: 2026-07-31. Added to this archive: 2026-11-03. This briefing was prepared later from the linked announcement; it was not published on this website on the historical edition date.

This feature uses GrabMaps' validated hyperlocal mapping, refreshed by millions of daily journeys, providing detailed coverage of over 500 cities in Southeast Asia, including local alleys and motorcycle routes. SearchNearby API finds nearby locations by category and distance, aiding apps in delivery, ride-hailing, and travel.

Developers can filter results such as fuel stations, hospitals, or restaurants, enabling context-specific recommendations. This capability brings detailed real-world location intelligence into applications using AWS infrastructure in these regions.

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Amazon Location Service adds Search Nearby support for GrabMaps in Southeast Asia ↗

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