KUALA LUMPUR: The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, reflecting gains in the underlying cash market.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the December 2024 and June 2025 futures contracts increased by 11.5 points, reaching 1,636.0 and 1,629.0, respectively. The January 2025 contract saw a gain of 13.0 points, closing at 1,639.0, while the March 2025 contract advanced 13.5 points to settle at 1,624.0. These increases are indicative of positive sentiment in the market, aligning with a rise in the FBM KLCI index.

Despite the positive performance, turnover saw a decline, dropping to 16,639 lots from 71,659 lots recorded last Friday. Similarly, open interest narrowed to 64,808 contracts, down from 113,387 contracts previously, suggesting a decrease in trading activity as investors adjusted their positions.

At the end of the trading day, the FBM KLCI index itself rose by 9.54 points, or 0.59 percent, to close at 1,637.68, up from its previous close of 1,628.14 on Friday. The gains in the futures market reflect broader positive trends, as investors continue to monitor economic indicators and potential developments in the regional and global markets.