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KLCI Futures Mostly Higher In Early Trade

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

At 9.26 am, the December 2025 contract rose 3.5 points to 1,647.50, January 2026 added 5.0 points to 1,652.50, March 2026 gained 2.5 points to 1,633.50, while June 2026 remained unchanged at 1,634.0.

Turnover stood at 1,697 lots, with open interest at 39,779 contracts.

The benchmark FBM KLCI fell 2.35 points to 1,645.96 after 45 minutes of trading, compared with Tuesday’s close of 1,648.31.

-- BERNAMA