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FBM KLCI Futures Higher In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures were higher in early trade today.

At 9.31 am, October 2024 rose 5.5 points to 1,638.0, November 2024 and December 2024 added 4.0 points to 1,640.0 and 1,644.0, respectively, and March 2025 increased 3.5 points to 1,631.0.

Turnover stood at 912 lots, with open interest totalling 41,757 contracts.

The FBM KLCI rose 5.64 points to 1,638.27 after 49 minutes of trading. 

-- BERNAMA