Among the headlines for Monday, 8th March 2021, Malaysia reported  1,529 new COVID-19 cases today, the lowest the number has been this year and continuing a downward trend in infection rates since the government lifted the movement control order for all remaining states last week.

Also, anti-coup protesters gathered across Myanmar today after a trade union called for a general strike following a weekend of night raids and arrests.



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