COMMENT | History, it is said, is always written by the winners. The loser is obliterated, and the winner writes the history books.

Malaysians have seen how past events have been distorted or “revised”. Historical events and personalities have been omitted, and names of streets and towns have been given chosen names for reasons of wanting to show political, racial, or religious superiority and dominance.

Varying attempts have been made to change the course of events, which has resulted in RM2.6 billion ending up in the bank accounts of former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak.

As the judicial process continues in various countries, fresh information emerges, adding to the bulging volumes of documents that will eventually be archived.

Others, from news reports only to be regurgitated to remind the public to be reminded of the dark past and to record events that were previously viewed and accepted in a different light.

Today’s column is not another episode of “Hari Ini Dalam Sejarah” (Today in History), but it marks the seventh anniversary of Najib’s...