Kuala lumpur: The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives experienced an upward trend today, aligning with the gains observed in the underlying cash market.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the March 2026 contract saw an increase of 11 points to 1,716.0, while the April 2026 contract went up by 10.5 points to 1,717.5. The June 2026 contract rose by 10 points to 1,714.5, and the September 2026 contract climbed 12.5 points to 1,696.5.

The trading volume surged significantly, with a turnover of 19,617 lots compared to 9,667 lots from the previous day. Open interest also saw an increase, reaching 52,401 contracts from 42,750 contracts previously.

At the 5 pm close, the FBM KLCI itself rose by 7.92 points, or 0.46 per cent, to settle at 1,716.68, up from Tuesday's close of 1,708.76.