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Prostitution/Commercial sex

Online ‘date auctions’ in South Korea spark controversy over possible prostitution

These "auctions" are a new fad in live streaming and include details of the woman featured such as age, height and weight.
These "auctions" are a new fad in live streaming and include details of the woman featured such as age, height and weight.

Malaysia’s Defence Ministry launches probe into ‘yeye’ culture across all military branches

Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari said his ministry remains committed to cultivating a clear, integrity-driven culture among armed forces personnel.
Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari said his ministry remains committed to cultivating a clear, integrity-driven culture among armed forces personnel.

News analysis

From ‘yeye’ fun to security threat: What Malaysian Armed Forces’ camp scandal reveals

Plagued by recurring scandals, Malaysia’s military faces a crisis of confidence that is damaging its public standing and eroding trust within the ranks.
Plagued by recurring scandals, Malaysia’s military faces a crisis of confidence that is damaging its public standing and eroding trust within the ranks.

South Korea’s subsidy for exiting prostitution faces backlash after viral complaint

Critics have questioned how authorities determine whether recipients have genuinely exited prostitution and how funds are tracked after disbursement.
Critics have questioned how authorities determine whether recipients have genuinely exited prostitution and how funds are tracked after disbursement.

China police crack down on errant private cinemas over alleged sex services

awcinema - An example of a private cinema room in Chongqing.
ST PHOTO: AW CHENG WEI
awcinema - An example of a private cinema room in Chongqing.
ST PHOTO: AW CHENG WEI

Taiwan deports mother of Thai girl allegedly forced into Japan sex work

The teen is believed to have served about 70 customers between June and August.
The teen is believed to have served about 70 customers between June and August.

French far right sparks debate with proposal to reopen brothels

RN president Marine Le Pen (left) and RN  MP Jean-Philippe Tanguy, who says he has been working on a Bill that would allow brothels to re-open in France.
RN president Marine Le Pen (left) and RN  MP Jean-Philippe Tanguy, who says he has been working on a Bill that would allow brothels to re-open in France.

Tokyo police officer’s links to seedy criminal group revealed after arrest

Based in Tokyo’s Kabukicho red light district, the group Natural generates income by scouting women to be employed in sex work and related businesses.
Based in Tokyo’s Kabukicho red light district, the group Natural generates income by scouting women to be employed in sex work and related businesses.

Commentary

The shifting sex industry in Singapore and the need for better screening for sex workers

The sex industry the Medical Surveillance Scheme was designed for has changed.
The sex industry the Medical Surveillance Scheme was designed for has changed.

Trump urges Republicans to vote for release of Epstein files in reversal of stance

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks on the day he is set to sign an executive order on \"Fostering the Future\" in the East Room of the White House, in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 13, 2025. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks on the day he is set to sign an executive order on \"Fostering the Future\" in the East Room of the White House, in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 13, 2025. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo

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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.