Kuala lumpur: Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher in line with gains on the US COMEX market.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the spot-month January 2026 contract saw an increase to US$4,672.60 per troy ounce, up from US$4,609.20 per troy ounce last Friday. The February 2026 contract gained to US$4,689.0 per troy ounce, compared to US$4,625.60 per troy ounce previously, while the March 2026 contract firmed at US$4,706.0 per troy ounce, rising from US$4,642.60 per troy ounce.

The April, June, and August 2026 contracts also showed upward movement, settling at US$4,724.20 per troy ounce, compared with US$4,661.70 per troy ounce previously. Despite the gains, trading volume saw a decline, dropping to 64 lots from 126 lots last Friday. Open interest also narrowed to 141 contracts from 192 contracts.

Physical gold was fixed at US$4,611.05 per troy ounce at the London Bullion Market Association afternoon fix on January 16, 2026.