Welcome to Carver's ASEAN Regulatory Updates.

In this episode, we delve into Singapore’s landmark multi-agency cyber operation, Operation CYBER GUARDIAN, targeting the advanced persistent threat actor UNC3886 in the telecommunications sector. This government-led effort highlights Singapore’s commitment to enhancing its cybersecurity defenses through multi-agency collaboration.

We also cover regional health security initiatives, focusing on a recent ASEAN workshop dedicated to improving pooled procurement mechanisms for emergency medical countermeasures aimed at strengthening collective preparedness for health crises.

The episode highlights the Philippines’ ASEAN travel exchange event in Cebu, which generated initial sales leads worth 1.44 billion Philippine pesos, reinforcing the country’s position as a premier MICE and tourism destination within ASEAN.

Finally, we review Malaysia’s strong economic performance in Q4 2025 with 6.3% GDP growth supported by robust domestic demand and exports. Additionally, we touch on key financial regulatory developments including the appointment of Malaysia’s first Social Exchange Platform operator.

For more information, visit the Carver Agents website.

Articles mentioned:

1. Opening Speech by Minister Josephine Teo at the Operation CYBER GUARDIAN Engagement Event For Cyber Defenders on 9 Feb 2026
2. Largest Multi-Agency Cyber Operation Mounted to Counter Threat Posed by Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) Actor UNC3886 to Singapore’s Telecommunications Sector
3. ASEAN travel exchange in Cebu yields P1.4 billion in initial sales leads
4. Partners discuss improving pooled procurement of emergency medical countermeasures
5. Economic and Financial Developments in Malaysia in the Fourth Quarter of 2025
6. Pengumuman Tindak Lanjut Cabut Izin Usaha Perumda BPR Bank Cirebon (DL)
7. KPPU Denda Rp6,7 Miliar atas Persekongkolan Hambat Usaha PT Laboratorium Medio Pratama
8. Exposure Draft of Guidelines on Payment System Operator
9. Pengumuman Pembayaran Atas Penetapan Status Penjaminan Simpanan Nasabah Penyimpan PERUMDA BPR Bank Cirebon (DL)
10. SC Names Malaysia’s First Social Exchange Platform Operator
11. Amendments to the BSP Regulations on Reserve Requirements and Related Reports
12. 第32回アジア輸出管理セミナーを開催しました
13. Consultative Document on the Proposed:(1) Guideline for the Reporting Framework for Beneficial Ownership of Limited Liability Partnerships; and(2) Case Studies and Illustrations of the Guideline for the Reporting Framework for Beneficial Ownership of Limited Liability Partnerships
14. OJK, LPS dan BPS Pastikan Kualitas Data Survei Nasional Literasi dan Inklusi Keuangan (SNLIK) 2026
15. Investor Alert List (as at 9/2/2026)
16. LPS Siapkan Pembayaran Simpanan Nasabah Perumda BPR Bank Cirebon
17. Sidang Cisem II: KPPU Periksa Saksi Terlapor
18. 13-Feb-2026 - Notice of Application into Simplified Winding Up Programme
19. STACKx Cybersecurity 2026: Creating a trusted digital future together
20. Terlapor Tidak Hadir, KPPU Tunda Sidang Dugaan Persaingan Usaha Tidak Sehat Penjualan AC Merek AUX