COMMENT | Najib Abdul Razak is right. It is not Foon Yew High School’s fault for hosting him last week. They didn’t realise the irony until the former prime minister delivered his speech on the school’s podium.

Below him was the school motto consisting of four characters representing four noble values. The final one was “耻” which translates to “knowing shame”.

Behind the podium was a person who has rebuilt his political career on the slogan “Malu apa bossku”, which means “what is there to be ashamed of, my boss”. Even the largest financial scandal in the world is nothing to be ashamed of. Even a 12-year jail sentence and an RM210 million fine is nothing to be ashamed of.

Then it got worse. Najib reminded everyone of the importance of being...