Off Topic - Nick Xenophon in Malaysia to support Anwar Ibrahim

Anonymous · Dec 9, 2010

Off Topic - Nick Xenophon in Malaysia to support Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia Anon here. Off topic for most anons here. But of keen interest for me.

Anwar is the leader of the opposition parties in Malaysia, who is being Fair Gamed by the ruling government.

Xenophon and 61 Members of Parliament in Australia have voiced their concerns about the Kangaroo Court being used to railroad Anwar.

Yes, this is about Freedom of Speech.

Video of Xenophon and Anwar in the links.

Malaysia Chronicle: VIDEO 61 Aussie senators express concern over Anwar's trial

YouTube - 61 senator Australia bimbang prosedur kes Anwar

TinyDancer · Dec 9, 2010

Re: Off Topic - Nick Xenophon in Malaysia to support Anwar Ibrahim

That's our Nick.

Anonymous · Dec 10, 2010

Re: Off Topic - Nick Xenophon in Malaysia to support Anwar Ibrahim

Pro-government Malaysian bloggers are already trying to smear and discredit Nick Xenophon.

FYI, homosexual sex is illegal in Malaysia, punishment of up to 20 years in prison.

And palm oil (cooking oil) is a huge export for Malaysia.

So people writing that Xenophon supports gays, and says palm oil is unhealthy, is a big local insult to Xenophon.

Barisan Nasional (BN) Buzz & Bull

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And now, the latest twist of irony only Anwar can conjure is perhaps the most bizarre: parading independent Australian MP, Senator Nick Xenophon, from Southern Australia as an observer at his sodomy trial.

But before he could do that, Anwar proudly showed off Xenophon to the media at Parliament: it was obvious that the Australian was going to be a weapon in Anwar's battle to beat the sodomy charges.

Here's why: last February, Xenophon was among 50 Australian lawmakers demanding that the sodomy charge be dropped. That's fine, since Xenophon is among the many foreign politicians and activists won over by Anwar in his full-frontal public relations assault against the Malaysian government.

But back home in Australia, Xenophon backs the Australian Greens-initiated legislation in the Senate to clear the way for same-sex marriage. Xenophon was also clear in his support for civil unions for same-sex couples and supported calls for a debate on the issue.

What does this imply in his support for Anwar? Anwar may not realise it but picking Xenophon as an ally and partisan observer to his trial opens up delicate inquiries:

- Was it appropriate for Anwar to parade Xenophon in the parliament lobby, only as a matter of sub-judicial counterpoint?

- In facing the sodomy trial, Anwar turns to an Australian politician who endorses same-sex marriage.

But then, it is consistent with Anwar's political travails as the manipulator of irony.

Gay/Lesbian, Atheist

Members of the Parliament of Australia are the latest brought in support of Anwar's sodomy case. Nick Xenophon is also a politician who is known as Anti Palm Oil Malaysia.

Xenophon in some of Australia's press conference to voice opposition to Malaysia's palm oil which he claimed is not healthy and not good for human health.

In fact, he suggested in the bill in parliament that Australia is targeted for importing oil palm.

Such behavior in the face of Anwar's sodomy trial which has so far often delayed by groundless and flimsy allegations.

Anwar is willing to do anything, including finding external support, especially leaders with very dubious personalities.

Anwar is indeed getting desperate.

Anonymous · Dec 10, 2010

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Anonymous · Dec 10, 2010

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Fair Gaming of Senator Nick Xenophon has started in Malaysia

Posted by Bernama, the official news provider (mouthpiece) of the ruling party in Malaysia.

BERNAMA - Aussie MP Xenophon Slammed For Being Rude

December 10, 2010 19:19 PM

Aussie MP Xenophon Slammed For Being Rude

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- Australian Independent Member of Parliament Nicholas Xenophon's calling the Dewan Rakyat's Rights and Privileges Committee a 'kangoroo court' has not gone down well with a number of people who described his action as rude and not showing respect for Malaysia's sovereignty and the laws of this country.

Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) Political Science Studies Centre lecturer Prof Dr Ahmad Atory Hussain said Xenophon should not "shoot his mouth off' as this could cause anger among Malaysians.

"Decribing the August committee as a "kangaroo court" is downright rude," he said when contacted by Bernama Friday.

Xenophon was quoted saying as such on Wednesday at Parliament's lobby in commenting on the Committee's deliberations on Opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's allegation that the 1Malaysia concept espoused by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak was borrowed from the 1Israel Concept and that international consulting firm Apco Worldwide was behind it.

Anwar had been referred to the Committee on April 22 over the matter and faces a possible suspension from Dewan Rakyat sittings for the remark.

Pertubuhan Suluh Cendekiawan Malaysia president Tan Sri Ibrahim Abu Shah was of the view that Xenophon was prejudiced.

"I do not see how the Parliamentary Rights and Privileges conducts a hearing is any of his business," said Ibrahim, who is also the former vice chancellor of Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM).

His view was also shared by Barisan Nasional Backbenchers Club (BNBBC) treasurer Datuk Mohamad Aziz, who said the laws used in Malaysia were the same as those in Australia as they came from the British.

Mohamad, who is also the MP for Sri Gading, said it was incumbent upon MPs in Commonwealth countries to show mutual respect for each other's legislatures.

Hulu Selangor MP P. Kamalanathan believed Xenophon had acted as such because Anwar had sought sympathy from him.

The MIC information chief said Xenophon had issued remarks without getting the full story and had only relied on Anwar's version.

The Committee is chaired by Dewan Rakyat Tan Sri Pandikar Amin Mulia with the other members being Deputy Speaker Datuk Ronald Kiandee, Datuk Seri Fong Chan Onn (BN-Alor Gajah), Datuk Razali Ibrahim (BN-Muar), Nancy Shukri (BN-Batang Sadong), R.Sivarasa (PKR-Subang) and Karpal Singh (DAP-Bukit Gelugor).

The Committee completed hearing the case on Dec 4 and will be making its recommendations to Dewan Rakyat soon.

However, Sivarasa and Karpal Singh withdrew from the case citing business on the part of the other members.

-- BERNAMA

BusinessBecky · Dec 10, 2010

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I never knew you could get oil from palms.

Anonymous · Dec 10, 2010

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BusinessBecky;1371479 said:

I never knew you could get oil from palms.

I know you are joking, but huge government-linked palm oil plantations are killing swathes of indigenous wildlife in Malaysia and Indonesia.

Photographs of Oil Palm Plantation in Tawau, Malaysia

mirele · Dec 10, 2010

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Good on Nick. This Anwar Ibrahim nonsense has gone on far too long. The government of Malaysia needs to bloody cut it out.

Anonymous · Dec 10, 2010

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OP again, please don't mind me, I think I'll start documenting the local Malaysian media attempts to smear Xenophon.

Yes, this is definitely a Freedom of Speech issue.

Senator Xenophon is a rare politician. He has a backbone, moral integrity, and a sense of ethics and moral outrage over government repression and stupidity. I wish we had Senator Xenophon here locally.

> . I'll shut up if mods say this topic is irrelevant. . <

Here is another pro-ruling party release, attempting to smear Xenophon as a backer of gays.

Irony MSM spin? « Din Merican: the Malaysian DJ Blogger

...
And now, the latest twist of irony only Anwar can conjure is perhaps the most bizarre: parading independent Australian MP, Senator Nick Xenophon, from Southern Australia as an observer at his sodomy trial. But before he could do that, Anwar proudly showed off Xenophon to the media at Parliament: it was obvious that the Australian was going to be a weapon in Anwar’s battle to beat the sodomy charges.

Here’s why: last February, Xenophon was among 50 Australian lawmakers demanding that the sodomy charge be dropped. That’s fine, since Xenophon is among the many foreign politicians and activists won over by Anwar in his full-frontal public relations assault against the Malaysian government.

But back home in Australia, Xenophon backs the Australian Greens-initiated legislation in the Senate to clear the way for same-sex marriage. Xenophon was also clear in his support for civil unions for same-sex couples and supported calls for a debate on the issue.

What does this imply in his support for Anwar? Anwar may not realise it but picking Xenophon as an ally and partisan observer to his trial opens up delicate inquiries:

- Was it appropriate for Anwar to parade Xenophon in the parliament lobby, only as a matter of sub-judicial counterpoint?

- In facing the sodomy trial, Anwar turns to an Australian politician who endorses same-sex marriage.

But then, it is consistent with Anwar’s political travails as the manipulator of irony.

TinyDancer · Dec 10, 2010

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That so-called slur might wash in Malaysia, but in Oz most people won't think less of Nick for either the palm oil or gay issue.

BusinessBecky · Dec 10, 2010

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Now that is what I call getting really dirty looking for dirty on someone.

palm oil =/= aromatherapy? i have however used coconut oil for lots of things

Anonymous · Dec 10, 2010

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TinyDancer;1371509 said:

That so-called slur might wash in Malaysia, but in Oz most people won't think less of Nick for either the palm oil or gay issue.

Thanks TD. Here in Malaysia, both are pretty big insults. I don't know how to properly express these "insults" or "moral outrage" to Ozians.

Make no mistake, the ruling government is very annoyed with Senator Xenophon and the 60 or so other Oz MPs that are being vocal about the kangaroo court railroading of Anwar.

Anonymous · Dec 10, 2010

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How much would I have to pay these propaganda consultants to put a "1" in front of my name?

Anonymous · Dec 10, 2010

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megat zulhazmi (megathaz) on Twitter

Australian MP Xenophon is a supporter of same sex marriage in Australia. No wonder he follow Anwar here!

Smear campaign against Senator Xenophon is now on Yahoo News

AUSSIE MP XENOPHON SLAMMED FOR BEING RUDE - Yahoo! Malaysia News

Anonymous · Dec 10, 2010

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Anonymous;1371516 said:

Thanks TD. Here in Malaysia, both are pretty big insults. I don't know how to properly express these "insults" or "moral outrage" to Ozians.

Is it like calling someone a Vegemite-dodging teetotaler?

Anonymous · Dec 10, 2010

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Smear campaign implys Senator Xenophon is gay (huge insult here locally)

tunku: Sodomy Case: Anwar Brings Independent Australian MP Who Supports Gay Marriage To Be Observer

Sodomy Case: Anwar Brings Independent Australian MP Who Supports Gay Marriage To Be Observer

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- Opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has brought Independent MP Senator Nick Xenophon from Southern Australia to be an observer at his ongoing sodomy trial.

Introducing the MP to the media at Parliament's lobby Wednesday, Anwar said besides witnessing the trial, Xenophon would also be having discussions with Malaysian Opposition MPs and community leaders.

"...but since the trial has been postponed due to our application to recuse High Court Judge Datuk Mohamad Zabidin Mohd Diah from continuing to preside over the case, he decided to be here in Parliament to observe some proceedings and also hold discussions," Anwar said.

Xenophon, who was among 50 Australian lawmakers who had called for the sodomy charge against Anwar to be dropped in February, said the trial was being followed closely by the world community.

tunku : who else can support a sodomizer if not the people from the same circle.nick xenophon is also anwar's type. it is a big shame that anwar can only have supports from these groups.may be nick will have a "good time" with anwar during this trial.

Malaysia should censor all pornographic material on the Internet

^ good luck with that

Much fairer analysis here

LAMAN KL-TODAY.COM » Blog Archive » APCO: Aussie MP sympathise Anwar

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim again drew foreign sympathy over the latest incident involving his APCO-Israel jibe against the government with an Australian lawmaker likening Malaysia’s parliamentary Rights and Privileges Committee today to a “kangaroo court”.

The lawmaker, independent Senator Nick Xenophone (pic) told a joint press conference with Anwar in Parliament this afternoon that he found it “extraordinary” that the Malaysian Opposition Leader had been denied the right to defend himself before the committee over the issue.

“I am aware of this privileges committee and I know that in my Senate, we have such a committee. I find it extraordinary that you have a privileges committee that would not allow the accused to have the opportunity to speak.

“Maybe you are familiar with the expression of a kangaroo court in Australia… this is much worst than any kangaroo court,” he said.

He added that in the Parliaments of any Commonwealth nations, it was a common understanding that no accused should be denied the right to defend himself.
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White Tara · Mar 10, 2014

http://www.fz.com/content/bar-many-aspects-anwar’s-sodomy-ii-case-raise-concerns

THE MALAYSIAN Bar is deeply troubled by the conviction and sentence to five years’ imprisonment of Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim by the Court of Appeal, for what was essentially consensual sex between two adults.

Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim was convicted and sentenced under section 377B, read with section 377A, of the Penal Code.

Section 377A of the Penal Code criminalises sodomy and oral sex (fellatio). Section 377B provides that whosoever voluntarily commits the acts described in section 377A shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to twenty years, and shall also be liable to whipping. These provisions make no distinction between heterosexual and homosexual consensual sexual acts, and are thus applicable to both.

A law is only good and just if it is consistently and equally applied and enforced. It is extraordinary that Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim has been prosecuted and convicted twice, in a country that has rarely seen a prosecution and/or conviction for an offence of consensual sexual acts between adults under section 377A, read with section 377B, of the Penal Code.

This glaring anomaly and inconsistency brings the administration of justice into disrepute. It also fuels a perception that Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim is being persecuted, and not prosecuted.

Read more: http://www.fz.com/content/bar-many-aspects-anwar’s-sodomy-ii-case-raise-concerns#ixzz2vcJQnB5B

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