KUALA LUMPUR: The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today. The spot-month November 2024 contract rose 13.5 points to 1,601.0, December 2024 gained 14.5 points to 1,605.5, March 2025 increased 13.0 points to 1,596.0, and June 2025 added 14.0 points to 1,605.0.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the turnover improved significantly to 20,746 lots from 5,986 lots on Friday, indicating heightened trading activity. Meanwhile, the open interest expanded to 54,091 contracts compared to 37,221 previously, reflecting increased market participation and investor interest.

At 5 pm, the FBM KLCI itself rose 7.67 points, or 0.48 percent, closing at 1,597.45 from Friday’s close of 1,589.78. This performance suggests a positive sentiment in the market and could be indicative of broader economic trends impacting the Malaysian stock market.