KUALA LUMPUR, March 28- In conjunction with Aidilfitri, the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) reminds taxpayers to check and settle their arrears to avoid travel restrictions abroad.

According to a statement, the IRB informed that the restrictions are imposed in accordance with the Income Tax Act 1967 and the Real Estate Gains Tax Act 1976. Individuals who fail to pay their outstanding taxes may be blocked by the Malaysian Immigration Department until full payment is made or negotiations are held with the IRB.

"Taxpayers can check their arrears and apply for the cancellation of the restrictions via MyTax (mytax.hasil.gov.my), while travel restrictions can be checked on the Immigration portal (sspi.imi.gov.my/sspi).

"For more information, visit www.hasil.gov.my or contact the Hasil Contact Centre at 03-8911 1000," the statement said.