Kuala lumpur: The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives concluded the week on a lower note, mirroring the subdued performance observed in the cash market. At the close, the February 2026 contract fell by 25 points to 1,716.0, while the March 2026 contract decreased by 30 points to 1,693.0. The June 2026 contract saw a decline of 31 points, settling at 1,697.0, and the September 2026 contract dropped 35 points to 1,681.0.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, market activity saw a reduction in turnover, with the number of lots traded easing to 14,610 from Thursday's 27,484. Concurrently, open interest in the market slipped to 55,247 contracts compared to the previous tally of 68,418 contracts.
By 5 pm, the FBM KLCI itself had eased by 24.33 points, equating to a 1.39 percent decrease, bringing it to 1,716.61. This was a decline from the previous close of 1,740.94 recorded on Thursday.