LATEST NEWS   Chambers of commerce in the country should work as one team to enhance Malaysia's progress – PM Anwar | The govt has opted for a 2 pct EPF contribution rate for foreign workers instead of the originally proposed 12 pct -- PM Anwar | King's address: MADANI Gov't will ensure economic resources are distributed for national development, benefiting all levels of society – PM Anwar | ACCCIM urges govt to introduce export credit schemes and reduce import duties on raw materials to help SMEs adapt to new trade policies by major economies | Parliament opening ceremony: King's address filled with messages, must be understood by both gov't and opposition MPs - Fahmi | 

FBM KLCI Futures End Lower, In Line With Cash Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, mirroring the losses in the underlying cash market.

 At the close, January 2025 was 5.5 points weaker at 1,576.0, February 2025 fell 4.5 points to 1,580.0, March 2025 dropped 5.0 points to 1,562.0 and June 2025 declined 7.5 points to 1,567.0   

Turnover increased to 11,333 lots from 6,789 lots on Monday, while open interest rose to 47,225 contracts from 42,946 yesterday.  

At 5 pm, the FBM KLCI fell 9.13 points, or 0.57 per cent, to 1,576.46 from Monday’s close of 1,585.59. 

-- BERNAMA