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Moral values/ethics

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Indonesia’s new sex laws could turn bedrooms into ‘Batman traps’ for the unwary: Analysts

Activists protesting outside Indonesia's Parliament in December 2022 as a new criminal code is set to be passed.
Activists protesting outside Indonesia's Parliament in December 2022 as a new criminal code is set to be passed.

Malaysia orders overhaul of dress code at police stations, government agencies after public outcry

In a Dec 8 incident, two women were stopped from entering a police station due to their attire.
In a Dec 8 incident, two women were stopped from entering a police station due to their attire.

Ex-Fed governor Adriana Kugler resigned after violating trading rules, documents show

The Office of Government Ethics on Nov 15 released Dr Adriana Kugler’s latest financial disclosures, which included previously undisclosed trading in multiple individual stocks in 2024 – some of which occurred during the Fed’s blackout period – in violation of the agency’s ethics rules.
The Office of Government Ethics on Nov 15 released Dr Adriana Kugler’s latest financial disclosures, which included previously undisclosed trading in multiple individual stocks in 2024 – some of which occurred during the Fed’s blackout period – in violation of the agency’s ethics rules.

Iraq bans Roblox game platform citing 'moral values'

Around 100 million people use Roblox every day, with under-13s accounting for around 40 per cent of 2024 users.
Around 100 million people use Roblox every day, with under-13s accounting for around 40 per cent of 2024 users.

Commentary

CCE isn’t just an ‘extra subject’. It’s education at its core

Character and Citizenship Education lessons have a critical role in schools as students navigate a complex and polarised world, says the writer.
Character and Citizenship Education lessons have a critical role in schools as students navigate a complex and polarised world, says the writer.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Sept 2, 2025

Protesters set alight banners as they shout slogans demanding police reform and the dissolution of the Parliament in Bandung, West Java.
Protesters set alight banners as they shout slogans demanding police reform and the dissolution of the Parliament in Bandung, West Java.

Trump buys more than $128m in bonds in office, disclosure shows

US President Donald Trump made more than 600 financial purchases since Jan 21, the day after he was inaugurated for his second term in the White House.
US President Donald Trump made more than 600 financial purchases since Jan 21, the day after he was inaugurated for his second term in the White House.

What makes a good leader? A personal look back

Leadership is rarely as simple as good or bad, says the writer.
Leadership is rarely as simple as good or bad, says the writer.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.