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FBM KLCI Futures Higher In Early Session

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures were higher in early trade on Tuesday.

At 9.54 am, the October 2025 contract rose 12.5 points to 1,616.0, November 2025 gained 12.0 points to 1,615.5, December 2025 strengthened 13.5 points to 1,615.5, and March 2026 edged up 13.0 points to 1,598.0.

Turnover stood at 2,420 lots, with open interest at 42,665 contracts.

The benchmark FBM KLCI was up 5.92 points to 1,613.10 after 41 minutes of trading, compared with Friday’s close of 1,607.18.

-- BERNAMA