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FBM KLCI Futures Higher In Early Session

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

At 9.45 am, the October 2025 contract rose 3.5 points to 1,615.0, November 2025 gained 2.5 points to 1,614.0, December 2025 strengthened three points to 1,614.0, and March 2026 edged up half a point to 1,594.5.

Turnover stood at 1,459 lots, with open interest at 42,130 contracts.

The benchmark FBM KLCI was up 2.38 points to 1,614.67 after 51 minutes of trading, compared with Thursday’s close of 1,612.29.

-- BERNAMA