KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 -- The federal government will reintroduce on Monday some exemptions to the interstate travel ban that were revoked ahead of the Hari Raya celebrations, said Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

In his daily security press briefing, the senior minister (security) said the special Cabinet Committee decided today to again allow inter-state travel for emergency cases and for spouses to visit their other halves living out of state.

Such travel is strictly by police approval during the movement control order (MCO).

"Inter-state travel is not allowed unless it is for emergencies such as deaths or for medical reasons. We also allow those who need to travel between states for work. For instance, if you live in Seremban but work...