If you’ve not paid your income tax, you might have trouble leaving the country.
The Inland Revenue Board said 116, 836 people who have failed to pay their taxes have been barred from leaving the country, the New Straits Times reported.
The total unpaid amount was reportedly RM2.55 billion as of May 31.
Aside from that, another 9,665 Malaysians have also reportedly been barred from leaving the country for failing to pay their Real Property Gains Tax (RPGT), totalling RM150 million in the same period, the daily reported.
Travel restrictions — as was the case with Harimau Malaya’s superstar goalkeeper Khairul Fahmi recently — can be imposed on Malaysians who fail to settle their taxes despite reminders.
“The public are advised to check their travel status with the Immigration Department before planning a holiday abroad, especially during the upcoming festive season. Please check your status and clear any arrears to avoid unnecessary loss of time and money,” The Inland Revenue Board said in a statement as reported by the NST.
You can check your status here.
