The closing ceremony of the Chinese Basic Language Course, conducted by the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in collaboration with the Chinese Language Centre of Villa College, was held yesterday.
The ceremony was attended by Controller General of Immigration, CP (Retd) Ahmed Faseeh, and Ms. He Fen, Counsellor of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Maldives.
During the ceremony, Ms. He Fen delivered remarks and presented certificates to 18 Immigration officers who completed the course, held from 18 May to 22 July 2026. The program aimed to equip officers with practical Chinese language skills to enhance communication with Chinese-speaking travellers, ensuring smooth and professional interactions.
إنا لله وإنا إليه راجعون
It is with profound sadness that we learn of the passing of former Immigration Officer Ibrahim Ashrah. He will be remembered with great respect for his dedication, professionalism, and committed service.
May Allah grant him Jannathul Firdaus and bestow patience, strength, and comfort upon his loved ones during this difficult time. Ameen.
The Minister of Homeland Security, Labour and Technology, Hon. Ali Ihusaan, officially launched the upgraded Dhivehi Passport Services.
The enhancements include dedicated assistance for elderly persons and individuals with special needs, an enhanced waiting area, and a dedicated information counter, providing a more convenient and accessible service experience.
The Task Force conducted a raid in Malé last night, targeting salons and spas. A total of 12 businesses and 15 expatriates were inspected. Three expatriates found in violation of immigration regulations were detained.
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Monitoring activities under the Migration Monitoring & Compliance Program (MMCP) were conducted in Hulhumale' yesterday. A total of 11 expatriates were checked, and 01 expatriate found in violation of immigration regulations was detained.
The President of the L. Gan Council, Mr. Afsal Jaufar, along with council members, met with the Controller General of Immigration, CP (Retd) Ahmed Faseeh, and senior officials yesterday to discuss collaborative measures to address the rising number of illegal migrants on the island. The meeting also focused on improving the efficiency and accessibility of immigration-related services.
Monitoring activities under the Migration Monitoring & Compliance Program (MMCP) were conducted in Hulhumalé and Malé yesterday. Total of 68 expatriates were checked and 7 expatriates found in violation of immigration regulations were detained.
Deputy Immigration Officer Ahmed Shazeen participated in the Australia Awards Cyber Security and Resilience Fellowship 2026 – Second Phase, held from 28 June to 2 July 2026. Conducted by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the fellowship strengthened cyber incident response and recovery skills through practical simulations and collaborative learning.
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Monitoring activity under the Migration Monitoring & Compliance Program (MMCP) was conducted yesterday and today in the vicinity of Hulhumalé Phase 1 and Phase 2 residential areas. A total of 40 expatriates were checked, and 2 expatriates found in violation of immigration regulations were detained.
The inauguration of the Japanese Basic Language Course was held yesterday at the Maldives National University. The ceremony was attended by Her Excellency Ishigami Rumiko, Ambassador of Japan to the Maldives; Asim Abdul Sattar, Dean of the Faculty of Arts at MNU; Chief Principal Immigration Officer Ahmed Waheed; senior management; and course participants.
The course will equip officers with practical Japanese language skills to strengthen communication with Japanese-speaking travellers and enhance passenger facilitation.
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