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India resumed tourist visa applications for Bangladeshi citizens from June 28 through five visa centres in Dhaka, Rajshahi, Chattogram, Sylhet and Khulna.
Immigration New Zealand said applicants using OET for visas must take the test in person from July 12, ending at-home testing after a transition period.
VFS Global opened Türkiye visa appointment access in Bali on June 29, giving visa applicants in Indonesia another submission point outside Jakarta.
Singapore’s MOM said on June 28 that about 230 migrant workers facing salary arrears and housing issues will be moved from Tuas View dormitories.
Sabah Immigration said 91 undocumented migrants were arrested after 373 people were screened in Kota Kinabalu, Kudat, Tawau and Ranau on June 24.
A raid at a frozen-food factory in Pulau Indah uncovered 36 people believed to be Indonesian nationals suspected of using fake MyKad documents or identity cards belonging to others to obtain work.
Singapore’s LTA said on June 25 that Malaysia-registered cross-border taxis entering Singapore will pay SGD 15 per trip from January 1, 2027.
Etihad starts seasonal Abu Dhabi-Dhaka flights on June 26, operating four times weekly through October 24 for passengers and cargo.
