LIVE: Najib's supporters - 'We are part of him'

LIVE BLOG | The hearing of the criminal trial against former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak is scheduled to begin today.

He is accused of criminal breach of trust and money laundering in relation to funds belonging to SRC International Sdn Bhd, a former 1MDB subsidiary.

Attorney-general Tommy Thomas will be leading the team of 12 prosecutors while Najib's defence team consist of 11 members, led by Muhammad Shafee Abdullah.

Malaysiakini brings you live reports below. 

1.25pm - So far, there are about 10 supporters of former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak gathered at the lobby of the Duta Court Complex.

One man, who calls himself "Baha Taha", tells reporters that Najib "is the only right man to rule the country" and pledges to support the him "forever".

When reporters ask him how long he has been waiting outside the court complex, Baha Taha replies he will be there "permanently".

He expects "thousands" of supporters to turn up later.

"We are not supporters of Najib. We are part of him!" - Mkini