The stance is reiterated even as the Malaysian government helps the brutal regime to gain international acceptance.

Myanmar nationals have flooded social media to express frustration over the warm welcome accorded to Min Aung Hlaing, even as the junta leader continues a brutal campaign at home.

It comes as Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim reverses a decades-old policy of shunning the repressive regime by rolling out the red carpet for its military leader.

A prominent lawyer has also notified Min Aung Hlaing that the Myanmar dictator faces arrest if he enters Malaysia.

From the very beginning Russia has refused to condemn the coup.

Coup leader is alleged to have 'abused his power to benefit his family, who have profited from their access to state resources'.