Kuala lumpur: The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed mostly higher on Monday, showcasing gains across several contracts despite a decline in the FBM KLCI index itself.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, at the close, the spot month of August 2025 saw an increase of 1.5 points, reaching 1,530.50. The September 2025 contract also experienced an uptick, rising by one point to settle at 1,510.0, while December 2025 moved up by two points to 1,511.0. In contrast, the March 2026 contract fell by 2.5 points, closing at 1,495.0.

Turnover saw a rise, reaching 6,905 lots compared to 6,107 on the previous Friday. Additionally, open interest showed growth, climbing to 42,085 contracts from the previous figure of 41,270. Despite these positive movements in the futures market, the FBM KLCI itself fell by 6.37 points, or 0.42 percent, closing at 1,526.98, down from last Friday's close of 1,533.35.