The government announced it will introduce additional island-specific permits for migrant workers alongside existing work permits, as part of efforts to document foreign labour. Minister of Homeland Security and Technology Ali Ihusaan said 'Operation Kurangi', launched this May, identified over 800 migrant workers on Himmafushi Island, exceeding the initially believed 700.
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Initially, it was believed that there were approximately 700 migrant workers in Himmafushi Island. However, through the operation, we identified and collected information about over 800 migrant workers on that island
In addition to the government-issued work permit, local councils will soon be required to issue a distinct permit for migrant workers operating within their jurisdiction, enabling the maintenance of current records in the database
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“Initially, it was believed that there were approximately 700 migrant workers in Himmafushi Island.
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However, through the operation, we identified and collected information about over 800 migrant workers on that island,”
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documented migrants, who can be deported within 48 hours of arrest for any violation.
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As a preliminary step towards this goal, government agencies initiated ‘Operation Kurangi’ this May, launching a comprehensive data collection mission targeting the migrant worker population within the country. The operation began on Himmafushi Island in Kaafu Atoll
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