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KLCI Futures Close Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Wednesday, tracking weakness in the underlying cash market.

The April 2026 contract fell 7.5 points to 1,679.50, while May 2026 and September 2026 contracts each lost 8.0 points to 1,680.0 and 1,660.0, respectively. The June 2026 contract slipped 6.5 points to 1,661.0.

Turnover rose to 10,119 lots from 8,207 lots on Tuesday, while open interest increased to 42,227 contracts from 40,729 previously.

At 5 pm, the FBM KLCI index eased 4.70 points, or 0.28 per cent, to 1,683.42, compared with Tuesday’s close of 1,688.12.  

-- BERNAMA