[UPDATED] Xenophon Wants to Come Back
A diplomatic row is brewing between Canberra and Kuala Lumpur after an Australian politician was detained for security reasons as he tried to enter Malaysia. Follow the story for the latest updates now.
By Sadho Ram — 16 Feb 2013, 05:12 PM — Updated almost 11 years ago
Xenophon still wants to come back
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Nick Xenophon denied today supporting Pakatan Rakyat ahead of Election 2013 here, saying he was merely fighting for a “clean election outcome.”
“Saya berpihak kepada kebenaran dan mahu pilihan raya yang bersih,” kata Xenophon kepada The Malaysian Insider melalui telefon hari ini.
Xenophon expressed disappointment that he could not return to Malaysia for an indefinite period, despite having championed his love for the country numerous times in the past.
Nick Xenophon yang disenaraikan sebagai “ancaman keselamatan” dan dianggap “anti Malaysia” sedang berusaha mendapatkan haknya melalui mahkamah di Malaysia untuk kembali ke Malaysia.
Analysts say Xenophone’s a threat to stability
International Movement for a Just World (JUST) president Dr Chandra Muzaffar said Malaysia did not need a bias observer like Xenophon whose aim was to ridicule Malaysia's general election process.
nst.com.my"Those who really want to ensure a fair and free general election must cooperate with the Election Commission to strengthen the election process through the Parliamentary Select Committee formed,"
mysinchew.comMalaysian Youth Council deputy president Muammar Ghadafi Jamal said deporting Xenophon was a brave move to safeguard national security and order in the country.
mysinchew.comSenators reject foreign interference
Nick Xenophon ialah seorang yang berat sebelah, tidak profesional dan hanya memihak kepada sebuah parti sahaja, justeru itu tidak layak menjadi pemerhati pilihan raya, kata Pengerusi SPR.
"Malaysian senators never interfere in the internal affairs of other countries and we strictly do not want people trying to question our country's sovereignty," Senator Datuk Boon Som Inong.
nst.com.myBeberapa senator Malaysia yang dengan keras menolak campur tangan asing dalam urusan demokrasi Malaysia, hari ini tampil mempersoal niat sebenar senator Xenophon.
mstar.com.myXenophon is part of Australian delegation, said Anwar's aide
“Apabila kami bertanya tentang temujanji, Xenophon memimpin pasukannya dan tiga lagi ahli parlimen,” kata ketua pegawai Anwar.
An aide to Anwar Ibrahim insisted that Nick Xenophon was included in the bipartisan parliamentary delegation invited to meet de facto law minister.
Australian newspapers said BN is 'frightened'
The editor of an Australian newspaper has voiced his disagreement over the deportation of senator Nick Xenophon on Saturday.
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“This is not a threat to Malaysia's national security, but it is a threat to the ruling party's grip on power,” an Australian paper reported.
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Najib it seems is increasingly pressured by the extremist wing Perkasa, so it’s probably the influence of this wing which wants to play the tough Malay nationalist line.
Pengusiran Nick Xenophon menunjukkan pentadbiran Najib kembali kepada "uber-patriotisme dan uber-Islam" pentadbiran Mahathir dalam PRU13, kata akhbar Australia, The Australian hari ini.
Pengusiran Nick Xenophon menunjukkan pentadbiran BN “takut” dengan rakyat Malaysia yang akhirnya mencapai kematangan untuk mencapai kebebasan demokrasi, kata akhbar Australia.
“This is not a threat to Malaysia’s national security, but it is a threat to the ruling party’s grip on power,” Sydney Morning Herald editor said.
Australian media calls Xenophon 'stupid'
Seorang pengulas kanan Australia menganggap senator bebas Nick Xenophon bertindak 'bodoh atau sengaja mempromosi diri'.
utusan.com.my'The Australian' foreign editor also accused Xenophon of "campaigning for just one side of Malaysian politics -- the opposition".
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'The Australian' editor described Xenophon's call for the Australian Government to monitor the upcoming Malaysian elections as “stupid and impractical”.
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Xenophon: it's an official trip
Nick Xenophon was not included in the bipartisan parliamentary delegation invited to meet with Malaysian officials this week.
“Ia adalah perjumpaan di mana keputusannya akan dibawa ke parlimen persekutuan berkenaan lawatan itu nanti,” kata Xenophon lagi.
Nick Xenophon tidak pernah menyertai delegasi bi-partisan parlimen yang dijemput untuk urusan rasmi pada minggu ini, kata sumber dari pejabat Menteri Undang-Undang.
Independent Australian Senator Nick Xenophon insisted today that his trip to Malaysia to review the country’s electoral system was official.
Current and former Australian PM condemn deportation
Prime Minister Julia Gillard said she was "surprised and disappointed" to see the treatment of Senator Xenophon in Malaysia.
Immigration director-general said Xenophon had been blacklisted as a prohibited immigrant because of his statements which humiliated Malaysia.
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“He’s an elected member of the Australian Parliament and should be treated with the appropriate respect,” added the former Australian PM.
Australia is seeking further explanation from Malaysia about why Xenophon was denied entry and deported, Prime Minister Julia Gillard said today.
“Menahan mana-mana ahli parlimen Australia, dengan cara Senator Xenophon ditahan tidak boleh diterima,” kata Rudd kepada saluran berita Australia, Sky News hari ini.
BN politicians voice out
Xenophon could no longer pretend to be an independent foreign observer as he had been heavily involved in supporting opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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Several lawmakers agree with the decision to deny Xenophon entry, saying he has no right to meddle with Malaysia's internal affairs.
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EC deputy chairman Datuk Wan Ahmad Wan Omar also said that it was unjust to judge the fairness of Election 2013 based on Xenophon’s expulsion.
“If he comes here with no good intentions, might as well not come here,” Dr Mahathir said, referring to Xenophon.
Kedah Gerakan Youth Chief also said that Xenophon should not meddle with Malaysia's internal affairs as a sign of respect.
“Kalau dia mewakili kerajaan Australia, kenapa tak mengikut jaminan PM Gillard?” kata Abdul Rahman kepada The Malaysian Insider semalam.
Putrajaya tidak perlu melayan kritikan Canberra mengenai deportasi Senator Australia Nick Xenophon dari Malaysia, kata Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad hari ini.
Xenophon: democracy in Malaysia in 'dire and critical' state
"This (deportation) confirms all the concerns that have been raised about people being opposed to any kind of electoral reform."
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The Malaysian Bar is astounded at the absurdity of the Malaysian authorities in detaining Australian Senator Nick Xenophon upon his arrival on Malaysian soil this morning.
Xenophon was also quoted by Australian media as saying that his deportation was a “big mistake” as it had backfired on Putrajaya.
Senator Australia Nick Xenophon berkata pengusiran beliau dari Malaysia semalam menunjukkan betapa “teruk dan kritikal” demokrasi di Malaysia.
Home Minister denied politics being involved
Hishammuddin berkata spekulasi tidak seharusnya dibuat berhubung sebab penahanan senator itu, kerana ia merupakan perkara biasa yang menjadi amalan mana-mana negara.
This act of detention and proposed deportation for partisan political reasons is therefore a gross abuse of power, said Anwar Ibrahim, de facto leader of Pakatan Rakyat.
“The detention had no political element. I believe the detention was according to the law,” Malaysian Home Minister said.
Najib Condemned, Foreign Minister Bob Carr Surprised Over Xenophon's Detention
Senator Xenophon said the only risk he posed was to embarrassing the Malaysian Government through his advocacy for clean elections.
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"Najib and BN would do well to remember, win or lose the general election, Malaysia as a nation has to go on. He must stop turning the country into a laughing stock."
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim condemned Australian Senator Nick Xenophon’s detention at the Low-Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT) in Sepang today as a “gross abuse of power”.
Xenophon Awaits Deportation From Malaysia
![Xenophon, right, was meant to meet opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim to discuss upcoming elections [File: AFP]](https://images.says.com/uploads/story_source/source_image/144466/303e.jpeg)
Xenophon, right, was meant to meet opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim to discuss upcoming elections [File: AFP]
Image via aljazeera.comMalaysian Immigration Officials Detain Australian Senator Xenophon
A diplomatic row is brewing between Canberra and Kuala Lumpur after an Australian politician was detained for security reasons as he tried to enter Malaysia.
Image via thetimes.co.ukXenophon: I think [my deportation] is both laughable and tragic that the allegation was made and no reason was given.
heraldsun.com.au
Independent Senator Nick Xenophon has been detained in Malaysia as a ''security threat'' and is to be deported back to Australia within hours.
The independent senator, Mr Nick Xenophon, has made statements considered critical of Malaysia's government ahead of general elections that must be held before the end of June
Authorities detained and planned to deport an Australian senator who flew into Malaysia on Saturday to highlight his concerns about upcoming elections.
Who's Nick Xenophon and what happened in Malaysia Bersih 3.0 rally, 2012
In Sep 2011, Xenophon controversially used parliamentary privilege to accuse a South Australian Catholic priest of rape, in regard to accusations made about events that occurred in the 1960s.
Nicholas "Nick" Xenophon (born Nicholas Xenophou 29 January 1959) is a Greek-Australian independent Australian Senator from South Australia.