LATEST NEWS   Perak state civil servants to receive RM1,500 as Aidilfitri Special Financial Assistance on March 16 - MB | Special Financial Aid (BKK) exempt from income tax under Subsection 127(3A) of the Income Tax Act 1967 - PSD | The 2026 Special Financial Aid (BKK) of RM500 will be disbursed on March 13 - PSD | Foreign Ministry has shown commendable performance, overseas visits bring benefits to the nation - PM Anwar | PM Anwar calls for maturity in international politics | 

FBM KLCI Futures Weaker In Early Trading

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives were lower in the early trade today.

At 9.45 am, the January 2025 contract fell by one point to 1,629.0 and February 2025 declined 2.5 points to 1,632.0, while March 2025 and June 2025 slid by 1.5 points each to 1,616.0 and 1,621.0, respectively.

Turnover stood at 890 lots, with open interest at 37,355 contracts.

After 47 minutes of trading, the benchmark FBM KLCI decreased 0.23 points to 1,629.56, compared to Tuesday's close of 1,629.79.

-- BERNAMA