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FBM KLCI Futures Lower In Early Session

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives were lower in early trade today.

At 9.25 am, the February 2025 and March 2025 notes fell 2.5 points each to 1,583.5 and 1,563.0 respectively, while June 2025 eased 4.0 points to 1,566.0 and September 2025 was 6.0 points lower at 1,553.0.

Turnover stood at 461 lots, with open interest at 35,535 contracts.

The benchmark FBM KLCI declined 4.16 points to 1,578.60 after 26 minutes of trading.  

-- BERNAMA