Picture this. With drink in hand, you feel the rush standing at the terminal airport.
It’s been a while since you travelled to Singapore. Or maybe, you graduated in a pandemic and it’s your chance to spread your wings. Whatever it is, the borders are finally open.
The thrill of finally being able to fill your Instagram galleries with travelling pictures again. You finish the overpriced airport drink and wheel your baggage to the counter.
Everything seems fine, until the immigration officer mentions something about a Stoppage Order. You’re stopped at your tracks.
Has the panic set in?
Confused, you’re labelled as an individual unable to exit the country. Rescheduling that flight ticket for Raya is going to be a real pain.
It just leaves you asking,
What even is a Stoppage Order?
Possibly saving time and money from re-booking that very expensive ticket. Remember, tickets don’t come cheap in a pandemic.
Key takeaways
- Stoppage orders are imposed to anyone who fails to pay their taxes, sums, or debts.
- Make a full payment of the outstanding tax payable at least 5 days before the travelling date.
- If you are unable to pay currently, apply for a temporary travelling release.
- Don’t panic in the airport, go to the HASIL website and look for the emergency contact’s section.
- The stoppage order is mailed to the last known address of the taxpayer through registered mail.
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