The Homeland Security Ministry has warned companies which do not update the biometrics of foreign employees working in the Greater Male' region will be suspended from the Expat system.
The ministry said employers will have to update the fingerprints and photographs of all foreign workers in Male', Hulhumale' Phase 1 and Phase 2, Villimale', Thilafushi and Gulhifalhu before March 15.
Companies wishing to update the biometrics of foreign employees should contact the department of foreign labour.
The joint operation centre at the National Centre for Information Technology (NCIT) will coordinate the biometrics collection of foreigners in the Greater Male' region and the implementation of Operation Kurangi.
The centre will be open from 09:00 am to 10:00 pm every day except Fridays.
More information on Operation Kurangi can be obtained by calling 7690228 or emailing operation.kurangi@mohst.gov.mv.
