Homeland Security Ministry Revises Work Visa Forms
The Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology has announced changes to the forms required for obtaining a work visa in…
Defence Ministry Holds Two-Day Round Table on Peace and Security
The Defence Ministry has held a two-day roundtable event titled “United for a Peaceful and Resilient Maldives.” The forum, officially…
‘Operation Kurangi’ to Expand Nationwide in July
The Homeland Security Ministry has announced the nationwide expansion of ‘Operation Kurangi’ this July. This operation, which was initially launched…
Police Apprehend 50 Undocumented Migrants in Operation Kurangi
The Maldives Police Service (MPS) has detained 50 undocumented migrant workers in a special operation in Malé aimed at combating…
Maldives Launches ‘Operation Kurangi’ to Tackle Issue of Undocumented Migrants
The government has launched a nationwide operation to address the issue of undocumented migrants. The ‘Operation Kurangi’ was initiated on…
Maldives Cracks Down on Illegal Expatriate Activity With Deportations, Business Annulments
Around 186 expatriates have been deported after falling foul of the law. The Controller General of Immigration, Mohamed Shamaan Waheed,…
Radicalisation Still Rampant, Says Homeland Security Minister
Homeland Security Minister Ali Ihusaan has emphasised the ongoing challenge of radicalisation in society, noting that there are individuals desiring…
Over 139,000 Work Permits Issued to Expats, 64% Do Not Pay Fees Regularly: Minister Ihusaan
Some 139,000 work permits have been issued to expatriates to work in the Maldives; however, while 50 percent do make…
Authorities Seize Over MVR 5.5 Million in Illicit Substances, Detain 53 Undocumented Foreigners
Authorities have seized drugs and liquor with a street value of MVR 5.5 million over the past fortnight in a…
