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Bunty I had a similar issue last year, was called to Malaysia for a job interview at short notice and Oz passport had just under 6 months left. I rang to confirm whether there would be any issues with my leaving on my Oz passport, entering and exiting KL on my British etc but was advised while in theory that was OK there was no guarantee that a particularly diligent Immigration officer wouldn't prevent me from leaving Oz. result was an express fee for a new Oz passport, collected on the way to he airport!
I think the airline is more likely to have been the objector to boarding you as they have the onus of returning you to Australia should Malaysia refuse you entry due to a soon-to-expire passport. Immigration does not have the power to prevent you from leaving the country in this situation.
It was good you sorted out a new passport in time though