Kuala lumpur: The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives saw an upward trend, closing on a positive note as it aligned with the gains observed in the underlying cash market.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the spot month of August 2025 experienced an increase of eight points, reaching 1,551.0. Similarly, September 2025 rose by 6.5 points to settle at 1,530.50, while December 2025 also noted a rise of six points to 1,530.50. The March 2026 contract saw a gain of 9.5 points, ending at 1,516.50.

The turnover showed a rise, amounting to 5,477 lots compared to 5,351 on the previous day, while open interest edged up to 42,927 contracts from the previous 42,730. By 5 pm, the FBM KLCI had risen by 7.63 points, or 0.50 percent, closing at 1,549.11, compared to Wednesday’s close of 1,541.48.