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KLCI Futures Open Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures opened higher on Thursday.

At 9.51 am, the February 2026 contract gained 6.0 points to 1,758.50, March 2026 improved 7.0 points to 1,737.5, June 2026 up 6.5 points to 1,741.5, and September 2026 earned 4.5 points to 1,727.0.

Turnover stood at 1,915 lots, with open interest at 38,099 contracts.

In the cash market, the FBM KLCI rose 0.48 of a point to 1,756.81, after opening 0.12 of a point lower at 1,755.09 against yesterday’s close of 1,756.39.

-- BERNAMA