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FBM KLCI Futures Mostly Higher In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures were mostly higher despite the weaker underlying cash market.

At 9.48 am, September 2024 contract added 2.0 points to 1,662.0, October 2024 grew 3.0 points to 1,665.5, December 2024 rose 1.0 points to 1,669.0, but March 2025 fell 0.5 of-a-point to 1,654.0.

Turnover stood at 1,696 lots, with open interest at 45,506 contracts.

The FBM KLCI slipped 2.38 points to 1,658.21 after 48 minutes of trading.

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