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FBM KLCI Futures Higher In Early Trading

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives were higher in early trading today.

At 9.55 am, January 2025 gained 11 points to 1,592.5, February 2025 increased 12.0 points to 1,596.5, March 2025 climbed 13.0 points to 1,580.0 and June 2025 rose 12.5 points to 1,587.0.

Turnover stood at 2,263 lots, with open interest at 38,988 contracts.

The benchmark FBM KLCI rose by 6.15 points to 1,591.74 after 55 minutes of trading compared to Monday’s close of 1,585.59.

-- BERNAMA