MOI calls on religious groups to cancel large events By Jason Pan / Staff reporter The Ministry of the Interior (MOI) yesterday announced new guidelines for large-scale gatherings, asking religious groups to suspend large events, while delaying the start of alternative military service amid rising cases of COVID-19. Notifications have been sent to major temples and religious groups, asking them to postpone or cancel scheduled festivals and pilgrimage events, Deputy Minister of the Interior Chen Tsung-yen (陳宗彥) said. Ministry staff are communicating with most religious organizations, Chen said, adding that given a rise in COVID-19 cases, it recommends suspending or postponing events with large crowds and outdoor pilgrimage activities, and for indoor functions to be held remotely online.